As Pepperdine has commenced its fall semester, the University has been notified of several cases of confirmed influenza and suspected H1N1 influenza amongst our University community members. As the semester progresses, it is highly likely that additional cases will be confirmed and that greater numbers of our community will encounter individuals with suspected H1N1. Pepperdine continues to work closely with the Los Angeles Department of Public Health and in consultation with local and state health officials to address the situation. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to review earlier postings for best practices for staying healthy.

Individuals with a temperature greater than 100ºF and experiencing influenza-like symptoms are urged to avoid close contact with others and contact their health care provider for advice on treatment. Pepperdine students who are ill are encouraged to contact the Student Health Center at (310) 506-4316 or the toll free, 24-hour nursing advice line at 1-800-413-0848. If you believe you may have been exposed to influenza or have other related questions, please contact your healthcare provider. If you are diagnosed with an influenza-like-illness (ILI), influenza A or H1N1 influenza or your doctor suspects it, please notify the University so that we may take appropriate steps. Residential students should contact their RD; commuter students are urged to contact the Student Health Center during regular business hours.

At this time all campuses remain open and operations will continue as normal. Pepperdine’s Emergency Operations Committee, in conjunction with the Student Health Center and Los Angeles Department of Public Health, will continue to monitor this situation and will communicate any relevant information to the University community.

Additional information on the H1N1 Pandemic is available by visiting the following Web sites:

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) – cdc.gov/h1n1flu
• LA County Public Health (LACPH) – lapublichealth.org