September 2, 2009
Dear Study Abroad Students,
LMU is concerned about the health and safety of our students. We would like to share some important information about the H1N1 swine flu. Whether you are already abroad, enrolled in a future program, or currently considering a study abroad experience, it is important that you follow all the guidelines of the institution or provider you are attending who knows best the host country’s situation.
We are all part of the global community and each individual is responsible for making the decision to study abroad.
The LMU study abroad programs will proceed as scheduled for the fall semester. If you have any questions about a LMU-sponsored international program, please contact the LMU Study Abroad office at 310-338-1973.
Loyola Marymount University and the Study Abroad Office will continue to follow global, national and local health advisories issued through the World Health Organization (WHO), the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
We urge you to follow and access LMU Community Take Precautions to Prevent Swine Flu Outbreak Web-site:
http://www.lmu.edu/Page61034.aspx
Global Resources
SOS International Medical Assistance Web site:
http://www.internationalsos.com
Center for Disease Control Web site:
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/content/outbreak-notice/novel-h1n1-flu-global-situation.aspx
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Web site:
http://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/healthtopics/Pages/Influenza_A(H1N1)_Outbreak.aspx
German Ministry of Health Web site: (GERMAN)
http://www.bmg.bund.de/
Italy Ministry of Health Web site: (ITALIAN)
http://www.ministerosalute.it/dettaglio/principaleFocusNuovo.jsp?id=13&area=influenzaA&colore=2
Spain’s Health Ministry (SPANISH)
http://www.msc.es/
United Kingdom Foreign Commonwealth Office Web site:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/swine-flu
For more detailed H1N1 and vaccine information please visit:
One Stop Access to U.S. Government H1N1, avian and pandemic flu information Web site:
http://www.flu.gov/
Prevention Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/
Los Angeles Department of Public Health Web site:
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/
Center for Disease Control Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
World Health Organization Web site:
http://www.who.int/en/
Please visit the American Psychological Association Web site for information on managing anxiety about H1N1 Flu:
http://www.apahelpcenter.org/articles/article.php?id=194
Please visit the Student Health Center Web page for local medical information:
http://www.lmu.edu/health
Monica Pagano, PhD
Study Abroad Director
Loyola Marymount University