Personal Hygiene

• Keep hands clean and wash hands properly with liquid soap and water. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective when hands are not visibly soiled.
  
• Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
  
• Cover nose and mouth with tissues when coughing and sneezing.
  
• Avoid going to crowded or poorly-ventilated places.  If you must do so, wear a mask and step up personal hygiene.
  
• Put on a face mask when influenza symptoms or fever develop. See a doctor promptly.
  
• Stay home from work or school and limit contact with people if you develop influenza symptoms or fever.

Environmental Hygiene

• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly with diluted household bleach (i.e. adding 1 part of household bleach to 99 parts of water), wait until dry and rinse with water.
• If the facilities are contaminated, wash/wipe with diluted domestic bleach (mixing 1 part of bleach with 49 parts of water) immediately.
• Maintain good indoor ventilation. Air-conditioning systems and exhaust fans should be cleaned and maintained regularly.
• Maintain proper function of toilets, drains and pipes.

• Staff and students can book appointments in person, by phone 2609 6439 or via http://www.uhs.cuhk.edu.hk/internet-booking/uhs.
• If you develop upper respiratory symptoms within 7 days after travel. Tell your doctor about your travel history.
• If any staff or student is confirmed with human swine flu (influenza A H1N1), please inform UHS at 2609-6006 or email to pauline-kan@cuhk.edu.hk.

Other Useful Links

• University Mask Policy
• Proper Procedures for Wearing Mask
• Tips on Hand Washing
• Guidelines on Cleaning and Disinfection
• Strengthening Your Mind and Body Against the Human Swine Flu
  (Student Counselling and Development Service, Office of Student Affairs)

3 Sept 2009