Jackson College has partnered with Henry Ford Jackson Hospital to offer Jackson College students and employees medical care evaluation and treatment from the clinic’s caring staff. A licensed nurse practitioner and technical staff will be in the office to see patients, make diagnosis and assessment, prescribe medications or make referrals. |
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HEALTH CLINIC HOURS
Monday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 4p.m.
Wednesday: 8a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (virtual care only)
Call 517.990.1374 to make an appointment. |
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Michigan health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning of high levels of norovirus. Norovirus is just that, a virus that is very contagious. It is sometimes referred to as the “stomach flu”. It typically peaks in the winter months and spreads very easily and quickly (CDC, 2024). |
Symptoms usually present between 12 to 72 hours after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms of norovirus are: |
| • | | Nausea |
| • | | Vomiting |
| • | | Diarrhea |
| • | | Stomach pain |
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Other symptoms include low grade fever, headache and body aches. But these symptoms usually present after you have been experiencing the nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms of dehydration may also present and those include dry mouth, feeling dizzy and decreased urination (CDC, 2024). |
Norovirus is easily spread through food, contaminated surfaces or person to person contact (13 ABC, 2019). If you develop norovirus you are most contagious when you have symptoms (i.e. vomiting, diarrhea). But you can remain contagious for up to 2 weeks even after your symptoms improve (CDC, 2024). |
If you are sick with norovirus symptoms STAY HOME. Also do not prepare food, handle or share food or care for others. Hand washing is also very important. Washing your hands with soap and water is the best method but alcohol-based hand sanitizers can also be used if no soap and water are present. Most important times to wash your hands include: |
| • | | After using the restroom or changing a diaper |
| • | | Before preparing, handling or eating food |
| • | | Before giving yourself or others medication |
| • | | Handling and preparing food safely (this includes washing all fruits and vegetables before consuming) |
| • | | Cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces (most important areas for disinfection include kitchen and bathroom) |
| • | | Wash laundry thoroughly (CDC, 2024) |
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Since Norovirus is a virus, antibiotics will not help with this type of infection. The best treatment that a person with norovirus can do is to drink plenty of fluids, rest and stay home. Typically the symptoms last 1 to 3 days and in most cases individuals will recover with no needed medical attention (13 ABC, 2019).
Watch for signs of dehydration from this condition, especially in children. Dehydration can lead to serious problems and may require medical treatment if not reversed at home (CDC, 2024). |
Norovirus outbreaks have been reported in many different settings. Particularly high risk settings include healthcare facilities (more common in long term care facilities), schools, daycare centers, cruise ships, restaurants and catered events (CDC, 2024).
Keep yourself safe this winter from norovirus. Wash your hands or bring sanitizer with you where ever you go, keep your work area and home disinfected and clean, and if you do become sick stay home, prevent and reduce the spread of infection! |
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