Disease & Illness Information

The University continually monitors information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization. At this time, no advisories, restrictions, or special alerts to the University community are necessary. Information regarding the signs, symptoms, and treatment of seasonal flu, including pandemic flu, can be in the UL Lafayette pandemic flu preparedness plan. You can also find additional information on tips for preventing communicable illness and in the University's Direct Contact Communicable Disease Preparedness Plan.

Current UL Lafayette pandemic status:

Other supplemental information for educational and training purposes:

• "Cover Your Cough" Poster
• Frequently Asked Questions - UL Lafayette Pandemic Plan
• Pandemic Flu Departmental Training Sign In Sheet

Helpful websites and material regarding communicable illness:

• Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
• Center for Disease Control
• American Red Cross
• World Health Organization
• West Nile Virus
• UL Lafayette Meningitis (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions - UL Lafayette Meningitis (PDF)
• Mumps General Facts Sheet (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions - Mumps (PDF)