| Situation |
What To Do First |
What To Do Next |
| Infectious Disease outbreak in NYC |
Look for instructions from the New School web site or call 212.229.7001 for instructions. New School will be receiving directives from NYC public health officials. Minimize non-essential exposure to others. |
Follow any directive which may include a change in class venue, class sessions on line, canceling group gatherings or public events, curtailing travel, evacuation of residence halls |
| Infectious Disease outbreak on campus |
Look for instructions from the New School web site or call 212.229.7001 for instructions. New School will be receiving directives from NYC public health officials. Minimize non-essential exposure to others. |
Follow any directive which may include a change in class venue, class sessions on line, canceling group gatherings or public events, curtailing travel, evacuation of residence halls |
| Infectious Disease – you or someone you were exposed to |
Call 911. Avoid non-essential exposure to others |
Follow any directive given by Emergency Medical Personnel |
General Prevention Strategies
- High risk individuals (age 65 &over, all people age 2 to 64 years with chronic medical conditions, all pregnant women, all out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of children under 6 months, all health care personnel with direct patient care) should receive an annual influenza vaccination beginning in October. Check with your health care provider for contraindications.
- Cover your cough and sneeze
- Stay home if you are sick with a fever and cough. Call Student Health Services for medical advice.
- Wash hands with soap and water (for 20 seconds) or use an alcohol-based (alcohol content must be at least 60%) hand cleaner
Resources
- Call 311 when you need access to non-emergency services or information about City government programs (TTY: 212.504.4115)
- NYC.gov – This web site provides access to City resources, and up to date information about emergencies
- www.cdc.gov – Center for Disease Control and Prevention web site which provides Information about health and safety
- www.immunize.org – This web site provides up to date immunization information
- www.who – The World Health Organization web site which provides access to world health information
