Consistent with trends throughout the United States, and in the D.C. metro area, Georgetown University is reporting students with influenza like illness on campus.  To date,  approximately 490 students have sought medical advice or evaluation for influenza-like symptoms since the semester began. The vast majority of students have experienced relatively mild symptoms, were ill for a limited period of time, and have recovered.

Georgetown continues to work with seasonal flu vaccine distributors to attempt to gain access to our ordered shipments and distribute them to the campus community when available.   We are also waiting to receive information from the District of Columbia Department of Public Health about the availability and distribution of H1N1 vaccine for students on campus.  Up to date information about seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccine availability on campus can be found on the Student Health Center website.

Earlier this week President Obama signed a proclamation declaring the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic a National Emergency to facilitate the government's ability to respond to the pandemic most effectively.  This action has no immediate impact on the campus community.