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Flu-like symptoms include:

  • High Fever
  • Cough
  • Runny or Stuffy Nose
  • Sore Throat
  • Body Aches
  • Headache
  • Chills and Fatigue
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Students

If you experience symptoms of the flu, please contact the College at x70960 (909-607-0960) or by e-mail at notify@cmc.econtingency.com. You should then seek medical care at CUC Student Health Services (909-621-8222) or from your primary-care physician. If your symptoms are confirmed to be the flu, please contact the Dean of Students Office. The staff will assist you in providing care and making arrangements for your class work. It is important to limit your exposure to others on campus to minimize the spread of the illness. You should not travel or leave your residence—except for medical attention or to obtain medical supplies—until 24 hours AFTER your fever has broken.

If you experience severe symptoms or are at high risk for flu complications, seek medical assistance immediately. Emergency warning signs include: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen; sudden dizziness; confusion; severe or persistent vomiting; or flu-like symptoms that improve but return with fever and worse cough.

Flu kits—acetaminophen, tissues, hand sanitizer, and a thermometer—are available from Student Health Services.

For information about caring for a sick person, please review these CDC guidelines.

Faculty and Staff

If you experience symptoms of the flu, please contact your supervisor (staff members) or department chair and Dean of the Faculty's Office (faculty members). Faculty and staff should also contact their primary-care physician for care.

If you experience severe symptoms or are at high risk for flu complications, seek medical assistance immediately. Emergency warning signs include: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath; pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen; sudden dizziness; confusion; severe or persistent vomiting; or flu-like symptoms that improve but return with fever and worse cough.

Please plan to stay home until 24 hours AFTER your fever has broken.

For information about caring for a sick person, please review these CDC guidelines.