La Salle schools take measures against the A(H1N1) virus (Update 2)

By Raffy Malenab

Shoo the Flu, Know What to Do (DLS-CSB)

Aligned with neighboring campus DLSU’s Be Flu-less, Not Clueless campaign, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (DLS-CSB) launched its own campaign against A(H1N1) called Shoo the Flu, Know What to Do when it reopened classes on 19 June 2009. In a similar effort, DLS-CSB promoted awareness and encouraged support in the fight against the further spread of the A(H1N1) virus by distributing campaign materials such as statement shirts and pins. Posters and tarpaulins were also put up in all three DLS-CSB campuses including the Angelo King International Center (AKIC) in Estrada street and the School of Design and Arts (SDA) campus along Vito Cruz street.

To read the latest on announcements about A(H1N1) from DLS-CSB, click HERE

For medical inquiries, contact the following DLS-CSB clinics:
Taft Campus: 5267441 to 47 loc. 106 or 245
AKIC Campus: 5238888 loc. 253
SDA Campus: 5366752 loc. 301

Community-wide Prevention Effort (DLSZ)

In a series of letters to the community, De La Salle Santiago Zobel school president, Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC called for the participation of all concerned groups in preventing the spread of the A(H1N1) virus inside the campus. In his letters, the president called for increased vigilance in maintaining proper hygiene and a strong immune system to combat the virus. Also, different sectors of the community, including the Parent’s Association and the Ayala Alabang Village Association (AAVA), collaborated with the school to organize a Wellness Program and Infection Control Team.

To view the memo issued by the president, click HERE

To view the A(H1N1) prevention guidelines memo, click HERE

To view the 2nd memo issued by the president, click HERE

Health Alert: All about A(H1N1) (DLSL)

De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) has also taken the fight against A(H1N1) into cyberspace as the school published a comprehensive primer on the A(H1N1) virus, including information on how it is contracted and how it can be prevented. It has even taken its campaign to the community one step further by dispelling myths on the virus such as contracting it by eating pork.

To read DLSL's primer on A(H1N1), click HERE

Bulletin: Lasallian Community Responsibility (DLSU)

29 June 2009 – The office of Br. Armin Luistro FSC, President and Chancellor of De La Salle University (DLSU), released a letter addressed to the Lasallian community with updates on the A(H1N1) virus inside the campus and a call for continuous vigilance in ensuring proper hygiene. Also, Br. Armin called for responsibility in dealing with flu-like illnesses. Those exhibiting flu-like symptoms are asked to report to the DLSU clinic immediately and follow guidelines in managing the sickness.

To read on the letter from the president, click HERE

With reports from:
Romeo Catap, Jr., Marketing and Communications Office, DLS-CSB
Suzette Balgos, Head, Institutional Development & Communications Office, DLSZ

A(H1N1) updates from the Department of Health

Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III reported on 26 June 2009 that 134 more mild cases of A (H1N1). According to him though, all are responding positively to treatment. These additional cases bring the total count of confirmed cases of the novel virus to 861.

To read the latest update on A(H1N1) from the Department of Health, click HERE

Other sources for A(H1N1) updates

To read the latest update on A(H1N1) from the World Health Organization, click HERE

To read the latest update on A(H1N1) from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, click HERE