Health Center
The Health Center provides outpatient health care for Hampton University students. Health services are provided by a staff consisting of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical laboratory technician and medical office personnel who are committed to maintaining a maximum level of wellness for each member of the University community. The mission of the Health Center is to provide culturally competent quality health care while promoting healthy lifestyles and behaviors through health promotion and disease prevention.
Announcements
Influenza
This memorandum serves as Hampton University Health Center's guidelines for the possible widespread infection of the influenza virus. Although the HINI influenza is not currently prevalent in our state, last year's pandemic had its greatest negative effect on children, young adults, and pregnant women.
In response to last influenza season's pandemic, all influenza cases should continue to be treated as novel HINI and precautions against its spread should be stressed. We will continue to work closely with the City of Hampton Health Department to monitor flu conditions and to make decisions about the best steps to take concerning our institution.
We need your help to accomplish this. Hampton University is attempting to limit the spread of the influenza virus by following the recommendations of our national, state and local health departments.
To prevent the spread of the virus, students on campus who become ill with the flu are expected to be removed from campus by their parents, who will be contacted immediately so the student can be treated at home.
Individuals who become ill with the flu should not return to the campus community until they have been free of fever (body temperature in excess of 100°F / 37.8°C) for a period of at least 24 hours.
This means free from fever without the aid of medication that reduces fever (Acetaminophen [Tylenol], Ibuprofen [Advil]). Upon returning to the campus, a note from a health care provider must be presented to the Health Center verifying that the student has been free of fever (body temperature in excess of 100°F / 37.8°C) for a period of at least 24 hours without medication, and is symptom free. This usually requires a minimum of three to five days.
You can prevent the spread of the Influenza Virus by:
- Washing your hands with soap and water after coughing, sneezing, and opening doors (use alcohol based hand sanitizer if available when you do not have soap and water);
- Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve when you are coughing and sneezing;
- Avoiding touching your nose, eyes, and mouth when you are coughing and sneezing;
- Limiting close contact with sick people as much as possible;
- Remaining at home if you are sick, and limiting contact with others;
- Talking with your health care provider about the seasonal flu vaccine.
Flu like symptoms include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue and body aches
What should I do if I exhibit symptoms?
Students who develop fever (body temperature in excess of 100°F / 37.8°C) should contact our Health Center by calling 757.727.5315. Students with underlying health conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease) should contact their healthcare provider if they become ill with fever and flu-like symptoms, since the flu may be more severe in these individuals.
