關於H1N1新流感2009-05-05 12:03
關於這起H1N1流感事件，SAF已密切與各海外合作大學聯絡，且注意各項相關訊息。本會會與各訪問國政府、WHO和美國疾病管制局全力配合並隨時注意各國關於H1N1的處理方式及建議。同時我們也建議各學生及家長注意H1N1的相關訊息。
本會了解由於大部分學生目前是安排在秋季學期入學。由於這次流感事件並無先例，各校處理方式不同，所以本會目前無法提供關於幾個月後流感可能的發展狀況相關的建議，也無法告訴學生是否需要取消出發日期或延後課程。目前SAF僅能建議學生冷靜的觀察各國媒體及政府單位關於疫情的報導及資訊，尤其注意WHO等國際組織的最新資訊。若SAF有收到其他相關資訊，SAF會盡快與學生連絡。
若學生已經在國外進行訪學計畫則學生應以訪問學校提供的各項資訊為準。所有的SAF合作學校都有在注意各政府單位對於這次疫情的最新資訊及處理方式。若學生有問題可以直接諮詢當地及在校單位，或聯絡SAF。SAF與各校單位都維持密切聯繫。
目前沒有SAF合作學校因H1N1疫情而受影響。請學生不要急著回台灣，請冷靜聽從訪問學校及當地政府的各項旅遊及生活相關指示。也建議學生不要往墨西哥等疫區旅遊。若學生因為這次疫情而需提早回台灣或因學校關閉兒需要離開訪問國，則學生應馬上連絡SAF安排相關歸國細節。
若有任何需要協助的地方都可以與SAF總部或SAF台灣辦公室聯絡。
相關連結：
世界衛生組織 (WHO) Influenza A (H1N1) 網頁
美國疾病管制局 H1N1 網頁
衛生署疾病管制局 H1N1 網頁
Regarding H1N1 Influenza2009-05-05 12:03
SAF is carefully monitoring the situation following the outbreak of H1N1 flu in Mexico and the spread of the infection internationally.
Most students who have not yet departed their home country are scheduled to attend the fall program a few months away. SAF will monitor developments and act in accord with advice from relevant government departments in the countries in which our students will reside as well as from the WHO and the US Center for Disease Control. Students and their families should do likewise. Because of the outbreak H1N1 is relatively recent and majority of students are departing a few months away, it is impossible for SAF to advice on the development of the H1N1 flu at time of departure.
The best advice to students families and universities at this time is to remain calm and to balance media coverage (which can be excessive, repetitive and at times sensational) against the considered and authoritative advice of international organizations such as the WHO and governments.
As for the students who are already abroad, the best source of information and advices should be the university at which they are studying. All SAF member universities have good services for international students and are in touch with relevant government agencies concerned with public heath and health emergencies. Students should follow the advice of their universities. If individual students have concerns they should contact officials at their universities. They should also feel free to contact SAF. SAF is in close touch with member universities currently hosting SAF Program students.
Students should not at this time consider returning home. They should remain calm, follow the advice of their host university with regard to H1N1 Flu, pursue their studies and enjoy their time abroad. Students should follow the general advice offered by governments and relevant agencies in their host countries concerning personal hygiene and travel. Students are advised not to travel to Mexico.
No SAF member university has been closed and we have not been notified of any case of Swine Flu amongst the students, faculty or staff at any SAF member university.
In the currently unlikely event of students having to curtail their studies and return home SAF will provide all necessary assistance. If a student’s host university were to close, students should contact SAF HQ immediately for travel assistance to return to their home country.
SAF will provide further information and advice as is necessary.
Related Links:
World Health Organization (WHO) Influenza A (H1N1) Website
US Center for Disease Control H1N1 Website
Taiwan Center for Disease Control H1N1 Website
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