Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu
Guidelines for School
During the coming school year, we will be closely monitoring the H1N1 influenza in our buildings. We are working closely with the Carver County Public Health and will be continually updating the management plans for the flu virus.
How does the flu spread?
The virus is spread mostly from person to person through coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with influenza. People may also get sick by touching something with the flu virus on it and than touching their eyes nose or mouth.
Flu Symptoms
Fever higher than 100.0F Runny or stuffy nose
Cough feeling tired/ run down
Sore throat possible vomiting and diarrhea
Muscle aches/weakness
Recommendations for School
- Staff and students should stay home if they have flu symptoms. It is recommended to stay home for 24 hours after their fever is gone without the use of fever reducing medications and avoid contact with others. Make arrangements to pick up your student immediately if they become ill at school.
- Contact your school and let them know your student is home with influenza like symptoms.
- Make sure your emergency contact phone numbers are up to date
- Teach your children to wash their hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub frequently throughout the day.
- Teach your children to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sneeze into their elbow, not their hands.
- Teach your children to avoid sharing personal items. That includes drinks, food or eating utensils.
- If you are at high risk for complications please contact your physician for some additional precautions.
For more information visit the Minnesota Department of Health website at www.health.state.mn.us or www.cdc.gov or www.flu.gov
Thank you for your assistance in helping to reduce the spread of influenza in our school. We look forward to a healthy year.
Click on the link below for a list of differences between the common cold, seasonal flu, and H1N1:
Cold, Flu, H1N1
| 
