---
s. - - .....
----
-~-
---_._._---Â
lmportant Update on Influenza A Novel HIN 1 virus at TE\lS J line 12,2009
Dear Parent and/or Guardian;
As an update to our communication earlier this week. we want to inform: ou that there have
been confirmed cases of Influenz,ll A Novel HINI virus at Thomas Edison \Iiddle School. These eases do go along with what is also occurring in surrounding towns. Although the vast majority of the cases have experienced mild illness, we will continue to collaborate with our local and state health departments and follow their recommendations and guidelines. We will continue to provide that information as it becomes available. Ihe most important action you can tak.: at this lime is to keep your child at home if the; ,hll\\ of a tlu-like illn.:ss. such as fever of 100 OF or more. a cough. sore throat. or diarrhea: rlcase see Hnachccl When 10 Keep YOllr Child Home flyer Ill[ details. When you callthc school to report your child is out siek, please state if the) h,1\e a fc\ er or any of these other symptoms. your child back to schooL Please Pkase follow the attadlcd guidelines before contact the school nurse if you have any questions about ",hen the;. can return to school. Please continue to teach your family to use infection control, including: staying home when \ elU are iII, frequent hand washing (or hand sanitizer use if hand washing is not available). ~()\ ering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, disposing of soiled tissues appropriately ;l!1d avoiding persons who are ill. Anyone with these symptoms should also try to avoid unnecessary contact with other family members or friends. Please contact your school if you have any questions or concerns. Craig W, Edmondson. Ed.D. Lxc:cutive Director .\CES
"Innovators in Educalion" The Regional Educational Service Center Serving South Central Connecticut
I !
Peter C. Young Building" 350 State Street" North Haven. CT 06473-310S"PhQQe 203498.6800" Faxj 203498.6890" www.aces.org_ACES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity,l national origin, gender, disability or sexual onentation.
\\ hen to Keep Your Child at Home >\\ ..:an \\e limit the spread of H1NI virus (swine flu)?
~
'.~
m,',;t important thing is to keep sick people away from health: ",. IT ~ "llr child is
must keep your child home. Staying home when sick stop" the "11h'" flu and . > :h.: sick person get welL
~c these questions every morning before sending your child to ".:1:,.,' . , \. ,,1re:
• _ -, : ,ell
Intl uen?",
I
i :~,';m, Edison Middle Schoo1)
1. Doe,; ~ "',' i~"\e,, fev'er (100 0 F or 37. 7°Cr) If;.ou don't ha\e a thermometer, feel your \".ir har.d, If it is much \\armer than usual your child probably has a fever. child's skill \\ 2. Does yo:,' ILl\ e a sore throat. cough, body aches. vomiting. or diarrhea? If you answered to both questions above, your child might have the flu. Keep your child hm!':.: from schoo: i('f - calendar or until symptoms are gone for 2~ hours. whichever is to only one of the questions above, keep your child home from school until When should m) child go to the doctor'? Call your health care provider if your child is ill enough that you would normally see a health care provider. Lse the same judgment you would use during a normal flu season. If you \->ould not usually see a health care provider for the symptoms your child has now. you do not need to see a health care provider. For more information and on-going updates: • Connecticut Department of Public Health HI>JI Flu (Swine Flu) web site: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site: http://www.cdc.gov/hlnlflu Attachments (1) H1 N1 TEMS communicatiorl pdf 111 k on Jun 12, 20091231 PM by Thomas Edison (version 1) Sign in Terms Report Abuse Prmt, Powered by Google Sites