Text Messages for Institutions of Higher Education to Send to Students, Faculty, and Staff

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August 20, 2009 3:00 PM ET

The following messages can be sent from businesses to employees through cell phone text messaging, Twitter, Facebook, and other social network channels.

Status of Classes

Classes continuing in session. Call campus information center at {XXX-XXXX]or visit our Web site for more info
Classes suspended due to flu. Call campus information center at {XXX-XXXX] or visit our Web site for more info
Classes resuming on [INSERT DATE/TIME]. Call campus information center at {XXX-XXXX] or visit our Web site for more info.

Prevention

Wash hands often or use alcohol-based hand rub. Wipe commonly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, keyboards, telephone, etc.

If You Are Sick

If you’re sick with fever or chills AND a cough or sore throat - don’t come to class.
If you’re sick, stay home for 24 hrs after your fever has gone away.

Symptoms

You may have the flu if you have fever, a cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and tiredness.
What to Do If You Get Flu-Like Symptoms What To Do If You Get Sick: 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu