An Outbreak of Flu Outbreaks
Reader Comments
The Flu at WCU
I started experiencing flu symptoms around Sunday evening. I brushed it off to be a cold and now I've been sick for 6 days, today being Friday. With all the pressures of a music major, I've tried attending observations and classes for the first 3 days and felt miserable doing so. Finally, I gave up and decided to miss my ensemble rehearsals and classes which have terribly strict attendance policies and pay no mind to letting you turn in late work or retake a test. So, I may have delayed myself of getting better because of this ridiculous school.
WCU Flu Outbreak
I also attend WCU. I haven't had the flu, but I agree with you its a nightmare to get an appointment.I called the health center on Monday, to get blood test results, from the end of last month. They didn't have the time they claimed to call me and tell me that I was seriously sick, and needed to be seen at Duke University Medical Center A.S.A.P. My professors have finally agreed that if you have the flu they are willing to forgo there attendance policies, which they are really strict, anyway, just so they don't get the flu. They really should shut the school down at least for a few days and sanitize the classroom buildings and maybe the University Center, and Gym. My grandmother called and told me a bunch of college in Northern GA, have shut down for a few days, because of this epidemic. I personally wish we all could just boycott our classes, and tell other people to do the same, but I don't want to risk failing, because of it.
WCU
I dont see how WCU hasnt gotten the point yet! I tried to make an appointment at the health center and they are booked solid for the next TWO days!
I'm suffering and what's worse, my teachers arent being understanding at all. They are telling us we HAVE to come to class.. brilliant PhDs... wow.
the flu epidemic
Once again I attend Western Carolina University and I am scared to leave my room due to the fact so many people have the flu infection. My next door neighbor had me take her to the infirmary and without even looking at her and taking her to the back they turned her away. She went to her regular doctor and ... wow she had the flu. It is as if the infirmary is either rejecting or misdiagnosing patients in hopes to avoid quarantine!
I can only wish our administration will finally step up and actually do something about this flu epidemic!
Western Carolina University and the Flu
I can vouch for Western Carolina University being a hotspot for a flu outbreak. Over half of the students in my classes are out for flu-related symptoms. Our infirmary is filled up with appointments until next week.
I think what is the most interesting bit of information concerning the outbreak here is the lack of administration's interest in finding a solution. Considering this is around the fifth day that such symptoms have been prevalent, our administration has yet to voice concern or attempt to devise a way to stem the spread of the sickness. Is it the same with other universities?
Flu Epidemic
It is going around here at Western. Just about every student I know has the flu. I was sick for a month and I am still not 100% better. I still have some symptoms. The infirmary is not taking this serious enough. They just look at you, assume you are a drug seeker and send you home to get worse only to go back 2 days later for the same symptoms but worse than before.
I work at the hospital so I only imagine that I will be seeing those students soon.
Flu spreading among universities
Western Carolina U and Appalachian State U have both had rediculous amounts of flu and mono infected student, as I am one of them.
Influenza
Clemson University has had over 320 students who reported to their on-campus health facility, Redfern, with the flu. That doesn't take into account the students who went to a regular doctor or the hospital with these symptoms. Ravenel Elementary School in upstate SC also sent home about 80 students in just one day.
The flue outbreaks
I go to college myself and for the first time in over a year I am sick. I have never felt this as sick as I feel.
