Nurse on Campus

Student Injury / Incident Reporting

All injuries/incidents are required to be reported, regardless of severity and medical treatment required. To report an injury/incident please see the Olds College Injury/Incident/Concern form.

Note: If your injury/incident occurs during  the direct pursuit of their certificate, diploma, applied degree or accreditation (e.g., class time, directed field study, off-campus student trip), please notify your Instructor. The Instructor will assess the situation and contact additional assistance as appropriate. Depending on the severity of the injury/incident, 911 may be called or you may be asked to see the Campus Nurse for further assessment. nurse@oldscollege.ca

Vaccines

Travel Vaccines: If you are travelling outside of Canada, it is important that the recommended travel vaccines are current and up to date. As health concerns are constantly changing in some areas of the world, please contact your local travel clinic and/or visit travel health for more information. A Registered Nurse, on campus, may be able to assist in administering the required vaccines. Please contact them for further information.

Program Immunizations

Flu Shots On Campus (Influenza Immunization)

Olds College offers seasonal flu shots through Alberta Health Services on campus.Flu shots can be an important tool in helping to lessen the effects of influenza. Typically flu shots are available beginning in. By taking steps to stay healthy you will be helping to do your part to reduce the risks when exposed to other viruses and will be helping to keep others safe as well.

Book an appointment with one of the registered nurses and you can receive your flu shot at the Health & Wellness Centre.

For More Information

• Call Health Link at 811

• Go to Immunize Alberta

• Go to AHS - Influenza Immunization

Influenza Information

• How is influenza spread?

  • easily spread when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or even talks

  • the virus can be breathed in

  • people can be exposed to it when they touch something that carries the virus (e.g., hands, objects) and then touch their eyes or nose

  • influenza can spread before symptoms start

• What is influenza?

  • an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs that is caused by a virus

  • symptoms start suddenly and may include: fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, headache, muscle aches, loss of appetite, and feeling tired. Vomiting and diarrhea can happen but is more common in young children

  • pneumonia is the most common complication of influenza

  • influenza can make other health problems worse

  • even healthy, young people can get very sick and die from influenza

  • each year, more than 12,000 people in Canada are admitted to hospital and 3,500 die from influenza

• How can the spread of influenza be prevented?

  • get immunized

  • wash your hands with warm water and soap or use an alcohol-based hand rub (hand sanitizer) often

  • cover your cough or sneeze into your arm or a tissue, not your hand

  • stay home when you are sick​

Off Campus Health Services

Wild Rose Medical Centre 4607-50 Ave Olds, Alberta 403.556.7130 Health Link Alberta Healthadvice or information 24/7 Phone: 811 MyHealth.Alberta.ca Parkside Medical Clinic 5018 53 Street Olds, Alberta T4H 1S6 403.556.3318

211 Alberta  Assistance with finding the right community and social services Phone: 211 www.ab.211.ca Olds Hospital and Care Center 3901 57 Avenue Olds, Alberta T4H 1T4 403.556.3381

Community Addiction and Mental Health #212, 5025 50 Street Olds, Alberta T4H 1R9 403.507.8174 Mental Health Helpline Assistance Available 24/7 1.877.303.2642