The Ithacan

ITHACA THIS WEEKEND: Jan. 31–Feb. 2

January 31, 2014

Your guide to the news and events in Ithaca today.

Swine flu remains unconfirmed by Health Center

By Stephen Adams, Multimedia Editor • January 30, 2014

Rapid testing by the Hammond Health Center has confirmed 30 cases of Influenza A, better known as the flu, on the Ithaca College campus this week.

College and City: Jan. 30

January 29, 2014

TEDx to come to Ithaca and feature student talks, U.S. Senator of New York to visit Ithaca College, and more.

Ithaca History Center opens exhibit about 1900’s Spanish flu epidemic

By Kelsey O'Connor, Editor in Chief • October 10, 2012

Typically, the seasonal flu is most likely to affect children and the elderly who have weaker immune systems. This was not the case for the more recent H1N1 flu, which affected people in the “healthy adult” age bracket, most between the ages of 18 and 64. The Spanish flu was a similar story.

Facts of the flu vaccine for 2012-2013

By Kari Beal • October 9, 2012

The flu can be one of the most dangerous health conditions on a college campus because of the close proximity of people, but only 10 percent of college students received a flu vaccine in 2009. Here are some basic facts to know about this year's vaccine.