H1N1 FLU INFORMATION

Know what to do about the Flu

TexasFlu.gov

Flu.gov

H1N1 Prevention Checklist

School Guidance Concerning H1N1 Flu

(links below)   

This document provides guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students and school staff during the school year.  http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/txflu/default.shtm

Action Steps for Schools to Prevent the Spread of Flu http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/actionsteps.htm  

Teacher Fact Sheet - Action Steps for Teachers to Prevent the Spread of Flu http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/teacherfactsheet.htm 

Action Steps for Parents if School is Dismissed or Children are Sick and Must Stay Home http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/parentfactsheet.htm  

Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this School Year http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/parentfactsheet2.htm 

CDC Posters for Schools about Flu Prevention   http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/posters.htm

Much of the H1N1 info on the TEA website is cross-linked to TDSHS or the CDC regarding disease-specific information, but the following deal with school attendance/absenteeism issues, waivers, making up lost days and curriculum guides posted as resources to be used to deliver instruction in case of a prolonged cessation of classes. http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=6189

  http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=6204