Now that we are into October, cases of the H1N1 and seasonal virus are starting to appear across the country and in our schools. Currently, here in Parkland, our attendance rate is strong. My purpose in posting this message is to remind you of some of the precautions that we ALL need to take to stay healthy.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that students with symptoms of the flu such as fever, sore throat and body aches contact their family doctor with questions or concerns. Vaccine-related questions should also be directed to your doctor. The CDC is recommending that children and adults in high risk categories get vaccinated against both the seasonal and H1N1 flu.
We are asking that students and staff stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. Our nursing staff will continue to send students home with fevers of 100 degrees or higher. Students with influenza-like symptoms may be provided a mask to suppress the spread of germs while waiting in the nurse’s office to go home.
We continue to encourage frequent hand washing and have provided hand sanitizer in strategic locations. Custodians are using proper disinfectants and increasing the frequency of cleaning as appropriate.
We are communicating with health department officials and have offered the use of our facilities for vaccine clinics in the future should this become necessary. Please refer to this web site for future updates.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Best wishes to you and your family for a healthy fall season.
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