Coronavirus Campus Information and Updates
There has been a lot of health information in the news lately regarding the Novel
Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China. The university continues to follow CDC (Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention) and WHO (World Health Organization) updates and
guidelines regarding the Coronavirus.
Please visit the Coronavirus website www.ferris.edu/coronavirus to stay up to date with information regarding Novel Coronavirus, travel recommendations,
and campus health alerts.
Flu Season Information
The U.S. is experiencing a highly active flu season. Flu (influenza) can cause mild
to severe respiratory symptoms and can be extremely harmful and even deadly to small
children, the elderly, and people who are more susceptible to catching an illness.
It is important to do the following to help prevent catching and spreading the flu:
- Get your flu shot!
- The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older receive the vaccine. Birkam Health
Center offers free flu shots to all students, faculty, and staff at Ferris State University.
If you have not received your flu shot this year, please contact the Birkam Health
Center by calling 231-591-2614 or walk-in for an appointment today.
- Avoid catching the flu by
- Washing your hands (20 seconds or more with soap and water)
- Avoiding close contact with others who are sick
- Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth
- Getting enough sleep
- Eating a balanced diet
- Avoid spreading the flu by
- Staying home when you’re sick
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
- Wearing a mask can help. Masks available for free at Birkam Health Center.
- Washing your hands (20 seconds or more with soap and water)
If you’re experiencing symptoms of the flu, please visit the CDC page regarding what
to do if you get sick https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/takingcare.htm#whatshould or contact your physician.
Employee Health Benefit Information
Visit the Human Resources Benefits Home Page for information about virtual doctor visits or click a link below to go directly
to a specific plans information.
MESSA Amwell Virtual Care Information
Priority Health Virtual Care Information
Priority Health App's
Communicable Disease Information
Visit the Birkam Health Center website https://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/studentlife/HCenter/diseases/ to stay up to date with disease information impacting campus.
