BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT INFLUENZA A(H1N1)

Institute of Public Health, Ministry of Health RS and University Clinical Centre Ljubljana, Department of Infectious Diseases closely monitor the situation concerning the influenza A (H1N1). They are in constant contact with the early detection and notification system of European Union Member States, the European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control and the World Health Organization.

There hasn't been confirmed case of infection by influenza A (H1N1) at the Faculty of Economics. To reduce the possibility of infection in the future, the Faculty started with the following measures:

• made the disinfection fluids available for use to the students and employees,
• provide more intensive cleaning and disinfection of FELU’s premises,
• raise the awareness (among students and staff) of self protection and preventing the spread of possible infection.

You can protect yourself and the others from spreading the infection (PDF). by taking the following measures :

• Stay at home and keep away from people as much as possible for the first seven days of your return from infected areas and even longer if the symptoms persist;
• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently – wash them every time you cough, sneeze or sniff;
• Cover your nose and mouth with disposable tissues when sneezing, coughing and sniffing – always dispose of the used tissues properly.

(PDF) How to react if you if you experience flu-like symptoms:

In case you experience flu-like symptoms such as nausea, fever, sore throat, cough and muscle pain, you should stay at home and contact a Health Care facility at Aškerčeva street 4, by phone (01/200 74 27; 01/200 74 29; 01/200 74 26) to get advice.

Faculty of Economics will appreciate that you, in the case of confirmation of the diagnosis influenza A (H1N1) and in case of having contact with students or employees on the Faculty of Economics (in the week prior to the occurrence of typical flu symptoms), inform us by e-mail: info@ef.uni-lj.s or by telephone +386 1 5892 400 (to establish a connection, select number 4).