The KDI School officially gives you notice to follow the guidelines from the KCDC (Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention) outlined below.     1.    What to do when you return to Korea after going abroad   Students returning to Korea from foreign countries should take their own body temperature on a regular basis throughout the 7 days after their arrival. Thermometers are being kept in the dormitory office, and you should also visit the health center in KAIST located on the 2^nd floor of the Student Union Building. (02-958-3277)   2.    What to do when you have symptoms   If you find yourself sick with any flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose), please contact the KAIST health center (02-958-3277) or the public health service center.  (Dong-dae-moon Bo-gun-so: 02-2127-5422 or 010-3009-0157). It is important that we take the appropriate steps to protect both ourselves and the local community from illness, so please take this message seriously, and if you have traveled abroad follow the guidelines responsibly.     3.    Influenza A(H1N1) Questions & Answers     Q1) What is the Influenza A(H1N1) virus? H1N1 is a unique strain of mutated virus that is currently causing respiratory illness in humans worldwide. Q2) Does the virus spread between people? The World Health Organization and the US CDC report that this virus is capable of human-to-human transmission. Influenza A (H1N1) can be transmitted via droplets from an infected person who is coughing or sneezing. Q3) What are the symptoms of Influenza A (H1N1)? Symptoms of Influenza A (H1N1) are not much different from those of a regular seasonal influenza, such as fever, runny nose, a sore throat, and a cough. Some people have also reported nausea, fatigue, lack of appetite, diarrhea and vomiting. Q4) How can people with Influenza A (H1N1) be treated? According to the US CDC, antiviral medications oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are known to be effective in treating Influenza A(H1N1). Q5) How long is the Influenza A (H1N1) virus infectious? Influenza A (H1N1) is considered to be contagious for up to seven days after onset of symptoms. The infectious period may be longer in children. Q6) How can I protect myself from Influenza A (H1N1) infection? - Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Clean your hands thoroughly after throwing the used tissue away.
- Wash your hands often and keep your hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Try to avoid contact with people who appear to have fever or respiratory symptoms. Q7) Is it safe to eat pork and pork products? Since Influenza A(H1N1) viruses are not transmitted by food, Influenza A(H1N1) cannot be contracted by eating pork or pork products. In addition, Influenza A (H1N1) viruses are destroyed by heating at over 70℃.   4.    What to do to prevent infection Remember the 4C’s. Cover! Your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing Cast! The used-tissue immediately into a trash can Clean! Your hands frequently and thoroughly using soap Call! Your doctor or the closest public health center if you experience symptoms such as a fever higher than 37.8℃, a cough, sore throat, or runny/stuffy nose. ※ Please contact the KAIST Health Service Center ☎ 958-3277 or Public Health Service Center ☎ 2127-5422.           KDI School of Public Policy and Management