Respiratory Virus Guidance

Strategies

• Individuals should stay put in their dorm/home if they are not feeling well and running a fever
• You should not attend class, athletics, work, or social activities until you meet the criteria listed below for at least 24 hours:
  • Your symptoms are getting better overall AND
  • You no longer have a fever without the use of fever-reducing medication
• When returning to normal activities, you should take precautions for at least the next 5 days, including hygiene, masks, and being respectful of the people around you as they may have medical conditions placing them at risk for more severe illness
• If you are immunocompromised or have a chronic medical condition that may place you at higher risk for complications, please contact the Student Health Center at 315-859-4111 to review your symptoms and management strategies

Grab-N-Go Meals

• You may mask up and pick up Grab-N-Go meals for yourself
• You may also have a friend pick up food for you and leave it at your door
• If you have not been provided a reusable To-Go container, you should reach out to Lori Barone: lbarone@parkhurstdining.com

Symptom Management

• Make sure to manage good self-care, especially when you are sick
• Do not take any medication to which you have a known allergy
• Use over-the-counter analgesics per the package instructions for symptoms of fever, sore throat, and body aches unless you are allergic
• Over-the-counter cough syrup may be used if it has been helpful to you in the past
• Push fluids for hydration
• Get extra rest to help your body heal
• Sneeze, blow your nose, or cough into a disposable tissue, and discard the tissue immediately into a waste bin.  Then make sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water or use hand sanitizer if you do not have access to a sink.

Roommate Strategies

• Try to keep at least 6 feet of separation between yourself and your roommates
• Open the window, weather permitting
• Please work to communicate with each other to respect each other’s needs