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Watch this wonderful Public Service Announcement about proper sneezing techniques!

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus

For all students, families and staff at Seattle Public Schools: Everyone is encouraged to continue prevention measures, including covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands, and staying home if you are sick. Seattle Public Schools wants to remind families, staff and students to take prevention steps to stay safe:
* Sneeze or cough into a tissue, elbow or sleeve. Throw the tissue away.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
* If you are sick, stay home.

H1N1 Flu Updates

9/11/09: Letter to Families - Focus on Prevention - English

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09/02/09: Presentation to School Board: "Planning, Prevention and Readiness"

Resources:

Vaccine Availability Update - Learn where to get vaccines in your neighborhood

King County Public Health - Current King County information about H1N1. Includes pan flu education materials and multiple resources and links.

Washington State Department of Health (Fact sheets, posters and other H1N1 outreach resources including radio/television clips and translated materials)

Department of Early Learning (DEL) revised guidelines on the use hand sanitizer products for children in DEL-licensed child care centers.   

Special Health Fact Sheet: "Seasonal Flu and H1N1 (Swine Flu): Information for Caregivers of Children with Special Health Care Needs"

Centers for Disease Control Current US information and recommendations regarding H1N1. Has a current count and location of confirmed US cases. Also has email and Twitter updates available. Informative resources including flyers, brochures and handouts from the CDC are below:

Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents

H1N1 "Take Three Steps"

Flu Guide for Parents

What To Do If You Get Sick

FLU.gov - One-stop access to U.S. Government H1N1, avian and pandemic flu information.

World Health Organization - Current information on disease status around the world. Includes travel alerts, caccination recommendations, and a description of Phases of Pandemic Alert.

Home with Flu (Comic-strip from the Health Department with tips for parents about planning for back-up childcare, recognizing flu symptoms, and knowing when to contact a health care provider

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm