The Iroquois Central School District along with the New York State Education Department and the New York State Department of Health continue to collaborate on providing students, staff, parents and guardians on ways to help reduce the spread of the H1N1 influenza virus.
The primary means to reduce the spread of the flu virus in schools are to focus on:
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early identification of ill students and staff
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encourage good hand hygiene
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use appropriate respiratory etiquette
Early identification of ill students and staff
Symptoms of flu-like illness include: fever (over 100 degrees F.), feverishness, cough, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose. Some additional symptoms may be experienced with H1N1 (swine) flu, including muscle pain, fatigue, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea. Children who are getting ill may exhibit different behavior than usual, such as eating less or being irritable.
Encourage good hand hygiene
Students and staff should practice good hand hygiene to help reduce the spread of flu. Hand hygiene includes traditional hand washing (with soap and warm water, lathering for a minimum of 20 seconds) or the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (60% alcohol or greater) when soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty. Students are encouraged to practice good hand hygiene before meals, after recess or physical education, and other times, as appropriate.
Use proper respiratory etiquette
The flu virus spreads from person to person in droplets produced by coughs and sneezes. Therefore, it is important that students and staff cover their mouths or noses with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and dispose of the tissue appropriately. If no tissue is available, using the inside of the elbow(or shirtsleeve) to cover the mouth or nose is preferable to using the hands. Always perform hand hygiene after handling dirty tissues or other soiled material.
Iroquois Central School District Preemptive Disinfectant Measures
Please click the link below to see the Iroquois Central School District preemptive disinfectant measures to address the health issue of the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). (NOTE: Requires Adobe Reader to read the PDF document).
Erie County Department of Health - H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Prevention
Please click the link below to see the Erie County Department of Health Memo on 10 things you can do to prevent the spread of influenza (flu) as well as links to local, state and government web sites dealing with disease control. (NOTE: Requires Adobe Reader to read the PDF document).
New York State Health Department Frequently Asked School and Flu-related Questions and Answers
Please click the link below to see a New York State Health Department document with frequently asked school and flu-related questions and answers, flu-related acronyms and glossary. (NOTE: Requires Adobe Reader to read the PDF document).
New York State Health Department H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Fact Sheet
Please click the link below to see the New York State Health Department Fact Sheet on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) including fact sheets for students and parents/guardians. (NOTE: Requires Adobe Reader to read the PDF document).
Centers for Disease Control H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Guidance Sheet
Please click the link below to see the US Government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on what to do if you experience or are dealing with someone who is exhibiting flu-like symptoms. (NOTE: Requires Adobe Reader to read the PDF document).
Centers for Disease Control Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
Please click the link below to see the US Government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brochure for parents on seasonal and H1N1 influenza (flu) recognition, prevention steps to take and school attendance advice. (NOTE: Requires Adobe Reader to read the PDF document).
Further Information Regarding the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Please visit the
Links Page for further information on the H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu).
