Since the most at-risk population for contracting H1N1 is under age 24, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a flu plan in the works. The plan includes teaching classes from a distance to sick students who would be asked to return home to their parents if they become ill.
“Part of our preparation from an instructional standpoint is also making sure that we’re able to support students that need to stay home. Can they complete their assignments and do what they need to do while they’re not able to go to class?” said Sarah Van Orman, of University Health Services at UW-Madison.