H1N1 and institutions of higher education.

Objective: Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) have been preparing for the likely resurgence of Influenza A (H1N1) virus this Fall. Amongst the multitude of factors affecting their preparatory efforts, medical considerations and evidence serve to provide the foundation for many planning decisions.

Design: The authors reviewed the relevant medical literature for evidence of effective measures to mitigate the consequences of H1N1.