Current Situation at IUJ: No Cases to Report.
The IUJ Community is asked to help with prevention measures:  Wash hands, prepare 10 masks, prepare "Shodoku Eki" - disinfectant spray, "Ugai" for gargling, stock up on food supplies, stay informed. 

If you feel ill, return to your room and stay there.  Call for support to x103 or x437 (OSS) or during non-business hours to x444 with a Japanese speaker's support.  We will provide support.  Information on IUJ's response for student sickness is provided in this Flow Chart.

IUJ Updates

• October 27, 2009 - We have been informed that many of the elementary schools in the region have reported New Flu cases. The closest Junior high has a case, but so far the closest Elementary school does not. That said, we need to keep up our precautions! Please remember to wash hands frequently, and monitor your health well with good sleep and nutrition. Please know who your buddies are and how to contact them. Remember to return to your room and call for support if you have flu-like symptoms.
  
  Those visiting elementary schools, please be sure to wash your hands well as you leave the school, or immediately upon return. If you can gargle too, that is recommended.
  
  Please be sure you have a supply of masks (and maybe wear them if going into crowds as a precaution?) available, and food stocks too.
  
  Again, we are not in fear. We are just being SMART with prevention.

• September 8, 2009 - IUJ has implemented a Buddy System for those living in the dormitories to provide support, in coordination with the OSS Office of Student Services (formerly known as SPSC), to those filling unwell.  Check the OSS bulletin board for your buddy group.
• August 1 update - Call Center system has been suspended. You may contact directly to your preferred clinic or hospital, receive their instructions and go there for medical help.  Be sure to inform OSS of your situation by CALLING FROM YOUR ROOM.  日本語のウップデートはこちらへ。
• July 27 update - while 50 cases of the New Flu have been reported in Niigata Prefecture, where IUJ is located, there have been no cases on campus.  Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare provides the information about the current situation in Japan on their website. You can visit: http://www-bm.mhlw.go.jp/english/topics/influenza_a/index.html
  　
• July 7 update - Our area remains safe from New Flu cases, but the community is strongly encouraged to continue using care with hand washing, staying in your room if you feel ill, etc.
• May 22 update - IUJ will likely not close down as this flu is very similar to a seasonal flu.
• May 18 update
• May 1 update  If you have symptoms
• April 28 Initial note  in English    in Japanese
• Report of Travel Form - Please submit if you will leave Japan for any overseas destination, or destination reporting H1N1 flu outbreaks. until further notice.

　　　　August 1, 2009

Minami Uonuma City
New influenza Department
Tel. ７７３－６６６０

Beginning August 1, those with flu symptoms may go to the local medical facility directly for medical assistance. 

You must call ahead first to receive their guidance before going.

The revised guidelines (as of Aug. 1, 2009) of the Ministry of Labor and Welfare, Niigata, for H1N1 flu patients (those with a fever, including suspected patients) has been changed as follows.

　The Call Center system is currently suspended.

【Change in the procedure for getting medical advice】

○　Though those with flu symptoms have been instructed to call to a Call Center first, they are now instructed to contact their local hospital or clinic directly

○　Before going to the clinic or hospital you must call them, and receive instructions as to what doctor to see, and at what time to go.

○　During the consultation, be sure to wear a mask to prevent the spread of infection.

○　If you are unsure where to contact, please call the Minami Uonuma Health Center at 025-772-8142、between 8:30am and 5:15pm weekdays. (In case of an emergency during the night, weekends or holidays,　call the Niigata Prefecture health center at 025-280-5200.  (Note to IUJers: Call to the OSS x103 first for assistance.  Japanese language skills are required when placing these calls)

○　For other assistance, call the city health department（777-3850 8:30am-5:15pm weekdays）

【Help Prevent the Spread of Infection】

○　Flu-infected patients (including patients with suspected cases) are asked to stay in their homes to recuperate, going out only to receive medical consultation (Note to IUJers: you are instructed to go to your dormitory room or off campus residence, and call for assistance to OSS.)

○　If you have the following symptoms, wear a mask and take care not to spread the germs through coughing: Fever, cough, runny nose, nasal congestion, a sore throat and other symptoms. Receive medical attention early, after calling ahead.  Be very careful not to spread the infection to others.

　　Particularly, those attending summer schools, summer events, public gatherings and going to work are encouraged to take extra care so as not to come into contact with or spread any infection.

 ○　While there is no cause for alarm at this time, you are encouraged to take preventative measures such as washing your hands frequently and gargling with antiseptic mouthwash (In Japanese, “ugai”)

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Information from Minami Uonuma City on Call Centers

Japan situation update - May 22

WHO official name for this virus is ?Influenza A (H1N1)

WHO - most updated info - includes daily updates and official maps

USA Pandemic Info Site
　

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Update to the IUJ Community May 22, 2009

Dear IUJ Community
Faculty, Staff and Students

We thank you all for keeping aware of the New Influenza situation, and preparing for an outbreak in our area. This information aims to keep us all updated.

So far, there are no cases reported in Niigata. We ask you all to
1) continue preparing items such as masks, disinfectant hand sprays, extra food stocks just in case we might need them.
2) If you will travel overseas, or to areas with reported Flu cases, please fill out the Travel Report form available at www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/swineflu/
3) If you experience symptoms such as
-- a fever (thermometers are available at the SD1 Housekeepers window - TELEPHONE a friend to ask them to go get it for you),
-- cough
-- runny nose
-- or vomiting,
go directly to your room, or apartment and TELEPHONE for assistance. Faculty/Staff able to call on their own to the Call Center, please do so and get their advice (777-5231). ALL STUDENTS should TELEPHONE to the OSS (x103) during business hours or to the Guard (x444) during non-business hours to get support. Tell the guard your telephone number and an English speaking staff member will call you back to provide assistance. Please take your temperature (See above) while you wait for the call back.

Our area’s check center is at the KOIDE hospital. Depending on your condition (strength of the flu) you may be asked to stay isolated in the hospital, or return to your dorm room/apartment. If you are asked to return to the dorms be very cautious to help us stop any further spread.

If an outbreak in our area is reported, IUJ will provide disinfectant spray stations at key locations on campus (the computer rooms are already set up with disinfectant wet tissues for use on the public keyboards). Everyone will wear a mask (IUJ has an emergency stock of masks but PLEASE PREPARE on your own if possible), and be asked to take extra precautions in the kitchens, bathrooms, classrooms etc. by washing your hands frequently.

At this time, knowing that this flu is about the same strength as seasonal flu, and most students are in a dorm situation anyway, we do not plan to close down campus and classes would continue. Faculty and Staff will continue to provide educational and support services if their private condition allows. We will update you on this as time passes.

Please keep informed, and watch the www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/swineflu/ site for further updates. Wash your hands everyone!


Gretchen Shinoda
for OSS/FHSC and President's Office
　

Update to the IUJ Community May 18, 2009

H1N1 influenza cases in Japan have reached about 100, located in the Kobe/Osaka region, with the first domestically contract flu reported.? Please continue to exercise care and preventative measures.? Wash hands frequently, wear a mask if going to places with large groups of people that may have been exposed, reduce unneeded travel to areas where an out break has been reported, continue stocking up on non-perishable goods, and stay informed.? There is NO need for panic, just smart cautions.? If you have a fever and cough, do NOT go to the hospital, but return to your room and telephone for assistance.?

Update to the IUJ Community May 1, 2009

We would like to provide information ahead of any emergency situation related to the Swine Influenza (Influenza H1N1).? Please read the information below, and keep it handy in the event of an emergency.

Like any virus, this flu is spread by coughing, sneezing or by touching.

To help with prevention and the to stop the spread of any infections please

1) Wash your hands more frequently than usual - No-soap disinfection spray that you can carry with you is also recommended - In Japanese you can ask for "Shodoku Eki"

2) Prepare a supply of masks that completely cover your nose and chin in case there is an outbreak in our area

3) Stock up slowly on food and water supplies - just buy a bit of extra food stocks over the next few weeks that will last: Instant noodles, canned goods, dried fruits, frozen vegetables, bottled water, etc.? JUST to be prepared.

4) Do not go directly to the hospital or a clinic for any conditions including accidents, flu-like or non-flu like symptoms unless it is a life or death situation.? Call first, or have someone call for you and get their OK to accept you.

IF YOU THINK YOU ARE SICK with FLU SYMPTOMS

If you have any symptoms, such as fever, dizziness, sneezing and coughing, stay in your room!? Do not go immediately to the hospital, and do not seek face-to-face contact.?

Use your TELEPHONE to get support.?

During the business hours, call OSS x103 and explain your symptoms.? We will help you to get proper instructions.

During the upcoming holidays contact the Housekeeper between 9am and 5pm (x484) or the Guardman? between 5pm and 6am (x444) and explain your symptoms.? Wait in your room for further instructions to be given to you over the telephone.? If you cannot speak Japanese, CALL a Japanese speaking friend to get them to help you OVER the telephone.?

If you cannot get direct help from campus, call the town’s call center (Japanese language needed) and request support and instructions: ?025-777-5231.?

If communicating is a problem, one of the telephone services for health consultation support may be helpful.? These are noted in your Info Packet.? One is 03-5285-8088.? Be sure to let us know you are not well by email oss@iuj.ac.jp if we are not reachable.

Temperature check support

If you are not feeling well, we will need to know your temperature. For this current situation, we have prepared thermometers for your to borrow.? SEND A FRIEND to borrow one from the Housekeeper’s window area, check your temperature, thoroughly disinfect the thermometer and have a friend return it!

Again, we provide this information now knowing that prevention and preparedness are always the best.? We are not in an emergency situation at this time. We will keep updating the IUJ site for this situation at www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/swineflu/? ?Information from our town is also provided there for your reference.

Take care, and stay informed and healthy!

IUJ Staff Members

OSS, FHSC, FPSC

April 28, 2009

Information on Swine Influenza (IMPORTANT)

As you know, the Swine Influenza has been greatly affecting areas in Mexico, The Americas and other countries.? WHO raised the alert level of the Pandemic to PHASE 4 today. ?In accordance with this alert, IUJ asks you to help prevent any possible spread of the swine influenza as follows.

(1)???? Those who have plans to travel to Mexico where the most outbreaks have occurred, please reconsider the necessity of the trip.

(2) Those who will go overseas (any destination), please submit the attached “Report of Contact Information during Trips” before you leave.? This information is used to keep in contact with you.?

• For students, please submit the form to OSS.?

• For faculty and staff members please submit it to FHSC.

(2)Those who will go overseas please pay attention to the following measures.

a)Avoid contact with ill persons.

b)Avoid contact with crowds, avoid gathering in crowded places as much as possible.

c)Wear mask to prevent the spread of any infection from coughs and sneezes.

d)If you think you are ill with the flu, such as having trouble breathing, fevers, please go to the hospital or clinic immediately.

e)Please check the information on the latest swine influenza frequently by the following links.

○　Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan　(in Japanese)?

○World Health Organization (WHO)　

○Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

○IUJ has set up a information page with this information, and the Trip Report form.? We will use that page to keep you updated on any developments regarding the Swine Influenza here at IUJ.

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２００９年４月２８日

ブタインフルエンザに対する対応について（重要）

　メキシコおよび米国等でブタインフルエンザのヒトからヒトへの感染が多数確認されていることを受け、世界保健機構（WHO）は、警戒レベルをフェーズ３からフェーズ４へと引き上げを発表しました。　　これを受け、国際大学は、本学すべての構成員に対し、以下の事項について注意喚起および要請を行います。　皆様におかれては、十分な意識を持って対応していただきますようお願いいたします。

（１）　既に多数の死者がでているメキシコへの渡航については、その是非について検討してください。

（２）　海外へ渡航される方との連絡をとりあうために、海外に渡航される方は添付の「Report of the Contact Information During Overseas Trips」を提出してください。

提出先：　学生の方は学生センター

　　　　　　　　　教職員の方は経営推進室

（２）　海外渡航者は次のことに留意し感染防止に努めてください。

①?????? 具合の悪い人に近づかない

②?????? 外出する際は人ごみをさける。

③?????? 咳やくしゃみ等による感染を防ぐためマスクを着用する。

④?????? 発熱や咳などインフルエンザと似た症状がみられた場合には迷わず現地の医療機関の診察を受けること。

⑤?????? 渡航に関しては外務省海外安全ホームページを参照のこと

　　　http://www.pubanzen.mofa.go.jp/info/info4.asp?id=264#header

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　＜関連リンク＞

　　厚生労働省　

　　海外渡航者のための感染症情報（厚生労働省検疫所）　

　?? 外務省海外渡航安全情報

　　世界保健機関(WHO)?? ?

　 ? Centers for disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ?

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Japan Situation Update - May 22

While most of Japan's cases are in the Osaka and Kobe areas, the first 2 cases were confirmed in Tokyo among high school students who attended a UN event in New York City.