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New York state experiences decrease in flu cases

By Diana DeLuca, Staff Writer • March 4, 2020

After the 2019–20 flu season was reported widespread in 30 states, the New York State Department of Health announced a 17% decrease since December.

Ithaca College community experiences mild flu season

By Sydney Keller, Staff Writer • April 17, 2019

This year’s flu season has been relatively moderate compared to previous years, but health officials say students should still take precautions.

Ithaca College flu numbers expected to exceed last year

By Ben Kaplan, Staff Writer • March 1, 2017

So far, 148 students have been diagnosed with influenza or an influenza-like illness since the beginning of the fall semester, as of Feb. 27.

College Briefs Feb. 23

February 22, 2017

Mathematics professor’s article featured in distinguished blog An article published by David Brown, professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics, was recently cited by the American Mathematical...

Ithaca College sees sharp spike in flu cases

February 16, 2017

The Hammond Health Center has seen 21 laboratory-c0nfirmed cases of influenza since Feb. 11, with additional clinically diagnosed cases.

College begins preparation for upcoming flu season

By Evan Popp, Staff Writer • October 1, 2014

In preparation for the upcoming influenza season, the Hammond Health Center at Ithaca College is putting together a campaign to get as many students vaccinated as possible, Dr. Vivian Lorenzo, director of medical services at the college’s Health Center, said.

Health Center reports flu outbreak

January 29, 2014

The Hammond Health Center has announced that there has been a surge of influenza cases on campus. According to a notice sent out by the Health Center, there were 25 confirmed cases of influenza on Jan. 27 and 28.

ITHACA THIS WEEKEND: Sept. 20-22

September 20, 2013

Everything you need to know for this weekend in Ithaca.

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.