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Sick Care Instructions

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  • If you were prescribed an antiviral medication (Tamiflu, Xofluza) at your visit, start this immediately. The purpose of these medications is to reduce symptom severity and duration of illness.
  • Isolate yourself until you are fever-free for 24 hours without use of fever-reducing medications. If you still have a cough at the end of isolation, wear a mask. Typically, you are most contagious in the first 3 days of symptoms.
  • You may take Tylenol or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) per package directions as needed for pain/fever.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Gargle salt water at least twice per day.
  • Consider over-the-counter medications such as Mucinex, Delsym, and sinus congestion relief as needed. Use per package directions.
  • If cough or congestion lasts longer than 10 days, return to the clinic for evaluation.
  • Elderberry supplements, Oscillococcinum, or other herbal/homeopathic medications are acceptable if there are no contraindications.
  • Vicks Vapor Shower Tablets are a great addition to a hot shower to help expectorate sputum and soothe respiratory passages.

  • If strep test positive, start antibiotics the day of your positive test.
  • Finish the entire course of antibiotics to avoid symptoms returning and antibiotic resistance!
  • You may take Tylenol or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) per package directions as needed for pain/fever.
  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Gargle salt water at least twice per day.
  • Replace your toothbrush after taking 7 days of antibiotics.

  • Drink plenty of water.
  • Consider over-the-counter medications such as Mucinex, Delsym, and sinus congestion relief as needed. Use per package directions.
  • Consider over-the-counter fluticasone (Flonase) nasal spray per package directions.
  • Avoid use of Afrin-type products because these only provide very temporary relief of congestion and will cause rebound symptoms.
  • If cough or congestion lasts longer than 10 days, return to the clinic for evaluation.

  • Maintain adequate hydration. Remember, slow and steady wins the race. Sip on water or electrolyte drinks consistently. Chugging may induce more vomiting.
  • When able to tolerate food, consider low acid, non-greasy foods. Examples: toast with peanut or almond butter, chicken noodle soup, oatmeal, bananas, applesauce.
  • If feeling faint upon standing, HR sustaining >120 at rest, feeling disoriented, or completely unable to tolerate even sips, seek emergency care immediately.

  • Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) per package directions as needed for pain/fever.
  • Consider over-the-counter fluticasone (Flonase) nasal spray per package directions. This will help with ear pressure and nasal drainage that can linger after treatment with antibiotics.
  • Finish antibiotics as directed to avoid recurrence of symptoms. Do not stop taking them just because you feel you have improved.

  • CDC Guidelines now state that those with COVID-19, as well as other respiratory illnesses such as influenza and RSV, stay home until their fever has resolved for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. They also recommend staying home until your symptoms start improving, though it is not necessary for them to be completely resolved before returning to school/work. CDC urges those with COVID-19 to consider wearing a mask for 5 days when returning to school/work.
  • You may consider these over-the-counter supplements for immune support.
    • Vitamin C 500mg per day
    • Vitamin D 1000 IU per day
    • Zinc 100mg per day
  • Drink plenty of water! This helps to thin mucus and have a more productive cough.
  • If experiencing congestion, cough, ear fullness, consider the following over-the-counter medications.
    • Flonase (fluticasone) nasal spray for ear fullness, congestion.
    • Delsym, Mucinex for cough, chest congestion
  • Be aware that cough, nasal drainage, or congestion may linger for days or weeks after COVID infection; however, this does not mean you are still contagious. If symptoms persist longer than 2 weeks, seek medical care here at the health center or off-campus clinic.

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Undergraduate Departments, Majors, Minors, Certificates, Concentrations, and Programs

Academic Certificates

  • Arts Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
  • Journalism and Society
  • Medical Ethics Consultation
  • Neuroscience
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Art

  • Art, 2-D Concentration 
  • Art, 3-D Concentration 
  • Art, Art History Concentration 
  • Art, Graphic Design Concentration 
  • Art, Photography Concentration 
  • Art minor
  • Art History minor

Biblical & Theological Studies

  • Biblical & Theological Studies 
  • Biblical & Theological Studies, Missions Concentration 
  • Biblical & Theological Studies minor
  • Biblical Languages minor
  • History of Christianity minor
  • Missions minor
  • Youth Ministry minor

Biology

  • Biology, Biomedical Concentration 
  • Biology, Environmental Concentration 
  • Biology, General 
  • Biology, Health Professions Concentration 
  • Biology minor

Business

  • Business 
  • Business, Accounting Concentration 
  • Business, Finance Concentration 
  • Business, Marketing Concentration 
  • Sport Management 
  • Business minor
  • Sport Management minor

Chemistry

  • Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration 
  • Chemistry, General 
  • Biochemistry minor
  • Chemistry minor

Community Development

  • Community Development 
  • Community Development minor

Computer Science

  • Computer Science 
  • Computer Science minor

Economics

  • Economics 
  • Economics minor

Education

  • Education Studies 
  • Elementary Education (P-5) 
  • Secondary Education Certifications through MAT program 
  • Education minor

Engineering 3:2 Program

  • Natural Science, Pre-Engineering Studies Concentration

English

  • English 
  • English, Writing Concentration 
  • English minor
  • Writing minor

Health, Wellness and Coaching

  • Coaching minor

History, Politics, and International Studies

  • History 
  • History, Art History Concentration 
  • Political Science 
  • International Studies 
  • History minor
  • Political Science minor

Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations 

Mathematics

  • Mathematics 
  • Mathematics minor

Music

  • Music, Church Music Concentration 
  • Music, Creative Studies Concentration 
  • Music, General Music Concentration 
  • Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration 
  • Music, Music Education (Pre-MAT) Concentration 
  • Music, Organ Performance Concentration 
  • Music, Piano Pedagogy Concentration 
  • Music, Piano Performance Concentration 
  • Music, Vocal Performance Concentration 
  • Music minor

Philosophy

  • Philosophy 
  • Philosophy minor

Physics

  • Physics 
  • Physics minor

Pre-Professional Programs

  • Pre-Law Studies 
  • Pre-Medical Studies 
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 

Psychology

  • Psychology 
  • Psychology minor

Sociology

  • Sociology 
  • Sociology, Family Studies & Social Work Concentration 
  • Sociology minor

Theatre

  • Theatre minor

World Languages

  • French 
  • Spanish 
  • French minor
  • Spanish minor