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SARS is an acute respiratory infection that closely resembles
other infections, such as the Common Cold and Influenza, 'The
Flu'. However, the presence of fever and cough - along with
an exposure to individuals that have recently traveled - puts
you at higher risk for this infection. To be considered a
suspected case you must meet the following three conditions:
1. If you have traveled in the past 10 days
or have had very close contact with an individual in the following
countries:
- People's Republic of China (i.e.,
mainland China and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region)
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
- Singapore
- Toronto, Canada
- Or were in an airport in the preceding
areas
2. AND...
- Develop a fever greater than 100.4
(38.3)
3. AND...
- Develop a cough or difficulty breathing
If you meet these three requirements,
please follow these procedures:
a. Call the Health Center at extension 8078
and inform them of your symptoms.
b. Do not go to school or public places until a medical professional
evaluates you.
c. If it is in the evening and the health center is closed:
- If you are not very sick,
stay away from others and call the Health Center Clinic (x8078)
or Omni Urgent Care (723-9411) in the morning.
- If you become very sick quickly, call the Hospital Emergency
Room at 434-7155 to let them know you are on your way in and
what is wrong.
d. Evenings or weekends you may call
Omni Urgent Care at 723-9411. Tell the answering service that
you are a Florida Tech student and ask to speak to the doctor
on call.
If you would like more information on SARS, visit the CDC
website at
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/.
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Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)