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 Influenza Information   

As you know, flu season is here.  Please focus on helping your family healthy stay healthy.  How do you do this?

1.  Wash your hands frequently.

2.  Cover your coughs and sneezes

3.  Stay home when you are sick, keep your children home from school when they are sick.


3.  Do NOT send your children to school until they have been fever free for 24 hourswithout the use of fever reducing medicati.
(a fever is a temperature over 100 degrees

Bellevue School District will likely be the site of some H1N1 flu vaccine clinics.  We will be publishing information on these clinics when the King County Health Department completes setting up their schedule.

Basic flu Information:

 Help Prevent the Spread of Flu - is an informational sheet from the KCPHD on the flu that was updated on Sept. 15th.  It includes good information to know, including when to send children back to school.

Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu:  A Guide For Parents: is a pamphlet put out by the CDC.  It is a good general information pamphlet covering what the flu is, prevention, symptoms and when to see a doctor.  (in Spanish)

Prevention:

Preventing the Spread of Germs: is a good handout on how to prevent the spread of respiratory germs/viruses such as flu and colds.  This handout is from the Wa. Dept. of Health.  (Spanish version)

Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces: from the Wa. Dept. of Health gives suggestions on cleaning surfaces to prevent the spread of flu viruses.

Treating Flu or Cold Symptoms:

How to Care for Someone with Influenza:  from the KCPHD, gives treatment ideas for caring for the flu as well as watching for complications.

What Can I Do To Fight A Cold, Cough or Sore Throat: is a pamphlet from the Wa. Dept. of Health on common symptoms and effective remedies.

 

Resource Web Sites: 

King County Health Department - 
H1N1 Swine Flu updates and information.  KCPHD also has a Swine Flu Hot Line at 877-903-KING (5464) which is in English and Spanish/Espanol.
                              www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/preparedness/pandemicflu/swineflu.aspx

Washington State Department of Health - 
H1N1 Swine Flu updates and information.  There are many links to resources, fact sheets and several questions and answer areas. 
                            www.doh.wa.gov/h1n1

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - 
Has current information on number of cases in the US, symptoms, treatment, fact sheets, etc.
                              www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

The Bellevue School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all person without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or other extraneous factors.  Questions regarding this policy or procedures may be directed to the district Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator.

The Bellevue School District is committed to providing equal opportunities for all person without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, or other extraneous factors.  Questions regarding this policy or procedures may be directed to the district Title IX Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator.