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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Current Illness small medium large Fall, 2009 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SWINE FLU (H1N1) * First identified in the U.S. in April, 2009 * Children are being affected by this flu outbreak, mainly because in their short lives thus far, they have not yet been exposed to a similar virus lilke many adults have been. You should understand that so far most of the cases have been mild. Some complications have occurred but mainly in people with chronic health conditions who have contracted H1N1. * A vaccine is expected to become available this Fall - it is anticipated that it will be in a 2 shot series * SYMPTOMS OF H1N1: fever of 100 deg. F or greater cough runny nose sore throat * WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A FEVER OF 100 OR GREATER WITH A SORE THROAT OR COUGH: PLEASE STAY HOME. You should keep your child with fever of 100 or > associated with a cough or sore throat home until THEY HAVE BEEN FEVER FREE FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE USE OF FEVER REDUCING MEDICATIONS. (yes, this is different than the recommendations in the spring of 2009). If you are sick, PLEASE do not come into school to volunteer. Please call me in the health office if you are not sure whether or not you should send your child to school. * PREVENTION: *The best way to prevent the spread of H1N1 or other illnesses is: 1. Wash hands often with soap and water (especially after coughing and sneezing) 2. Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and throw the tissue in the trash after use. (If no tissue is available, cough or sneeze into your arm or sleeve- NOT YOUR HAND. 3. Stay home and away from non family members if you are ill. All of the Wappingers District school nurses are in frequent contact with the Dutchess County Health Dept. and district administration regarding any health concern and will continue to follow the recommendations of the Health Department. * As updated information becomes available, I will make it available to you. December, 2006 Is It a Cold Or The Flu? (courtesy of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) SYMPTOMS COLD FLU fever rare Usual; high (100-102 degrees occasionally higher, esp. in young children); lasts 3-4 days headache rare common general aches, pains slight usual; often severe fatigue, weakness sometimes usual; can last up to 3 wks. extreme exhaustion never usual; at the beginning of the illness stuffy nose common sometimes sneezing usual sometimes sore throat common sometimes chest discomfort, cough mild to moderate; common; can become severe hacking cough TREATMENT antihistamines antiviral medicines-- decongestant see your doctor nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory meds PREVENTION Wash your hands annual vaccination; often; avoid antiviral meds-- close contact w/ see your doctor anyone w/a cold COMPLICATIONS sinus congestion bronchitis, pneumonia; middle ear infect. can be life threatening asthma October, 2006 The New York State Department of Health has initiated a “Keep Your Germs To Yourself” campaign. The campaign takes a common sense approach to limiting the spread of germs. With the upcoming winter and flu season, the number of cases of respiratory illnesses is expected to rise. Our eyes, noses, and mouths are particularly easy germ and disease targets as we often touch them without even realizing what we are doing. Here are some everyday tips to reinforce at home as we will at school to help stop the spread of germs: 1. Wash hands frequently with soap and water. 2. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. 3. Put used tissues immediately into a wastebasket. 4. Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing. 5. Stay home if you are sick. 6. Avoid close contact with sick people. It is a proven fact that GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICE DECREASES THE SPREAD OF GERMS. Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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