Now that colds and flu are starting to spread around school, a lot of my classmates are getting sick. How can I keep myself healthy when I’m surrounded by germs?

Updated 28 November 2018 under Ask Us.

Congratulations on being proactive about your health! It may seem like getting a cold is unavoidable when people around you are coughing and sneezing; however, there are measures you can […]

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Sinusitis

Updated 10 December 2021 under Health Guides.

Sinusitis is a medical term that means that your sinuses are inflamed (irritated and swollen), usually because of an infection. If you’ve been congested, your head feels “stuffy”, you have […]

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How to Wash Your Hands and Prevent Illness

Updated 28 June 2019 under Health Guides.

Washing your hands is the BEST way to lessen your chance of becoming ill and to lower the risk of spreading germs when you’re sick. Is there a right way […]

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Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)

Updated 3 September 2021 under Health Guides.

What is enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)? Enterovirus D68, pronounced “enter-o-vy-rus” is one of a family of 100 enteroviruses that causes respiratory and other symptoms that can be mild to severe. Mild […]

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Colds and Flu: Prevention and Treatment

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

The best way to fight colds and flu is to not get them in the first place! Here are some tips for protecting yourself and preventing the spread of the […]

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Colds and Flu: General Information

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

According to the Center for Disease Control, every year more than 300,000 people in the United States have to go to the hospital for flu-related problems. Colds are even more common, […]

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College Health: Health Services and Common Health Problems

Updated 3 December 2021 under Health Guides.

What are student health services? The student health services (sometimes called the student health center or clinic) at your college is probably the first place you should go when you […]

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