Information about H1N1 "Swine Flu"

District 39 H1N1 Vaccination Information

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These sites can provide answers to questions about the flu and H1N1 immunization programs:

Mayo Clinic Q&A: www.mayoclinic.com/health/swine-flu/AN02000

Cook County Department of Public Health: www.cookcountypublichealth.org

Federal Government Flu site: www.flu.gov

Center for Disease Control and Prevention's H1N1 information page: www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

Illinois Department of Public Health H1N1 information: www.idph.state.il.us/h1n1_flu/index.htm

Illinois Department of Public Health H1N1 Vaccination Sites: www.idph.state.il.us/h1n1_flu/sf_vaccine.htm

Ready Illinois (state emergency prepardness): www.ready.illinois.gov

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) "Recognizing That A Child May Have Serious Illness due to Influenza" (pdf): www.isbe.state.il.us/pdf/H1N1/idph_parent_info_recognizing_flu.pdf

ISBE "Information for Parents with Children at High Risk for Flu Complications" (pdf): www.isbe.state.il.us/pdf/H1N1/idph_high-risk_info.pdf

Information from our Administators

Letter from Dr. Lechner re: Influenza (11/12/09)

Letter from Dr. Lechner re: Influenza (11/2/09)

Letter From Dr. Lechner re: Influenza (10/27/09)

Letter From Dr. Lechner re: Influenza (10/9/09)

Letter from Ms. Thrasher re: Influenza (8/20/09)

Letter from Dr. Lechner re: Influenza (5/28/09)

Letter from Dr. Lechner re: Influenza (5/22/09)

Letter from Dr. Lechner re: Influenza (4/27/09) 

Letter from Dr. Lechner re: Persussis (11/18/08)

Good health habits at home can help stop germs

1. Stay Healthy
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.  When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect others from getting sick.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.  Hands should be washed for a minimum of 20 seconds, rubbing vigorously.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.  After you use a tissue, wash your hands thoroughly.
• Practice other good health habits ~ get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat healthy foods.
• Get a flu shot, IF recommended for your age and health conditions AND if your physician recommends it.
2. Stop the Spread of Germs
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue every time you cough or sneeze.  Be sure to throw your used tissue in the garbage.
• If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your sleeve--- NOT into your hands.
• After coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose, ALWAYS wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.  Hand washing is the #1 way to prevent the transmission of germs.
• Stay home when you are sick.  Parents should keep their children home from school if he/she has a fever and/or a cough. 
• Do not share eating utensils, drinking glasses, towels or other personal items.
• Frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs, phones, faucet handles, and light switches should be sanitized regularly