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H1N1 Update 10/28/2009    H1N1 Helpful Links    H1N1 Spanish Letter 10/28/2009   

H1N1 Update 10/28/2009Top of Page

 
 
 
To:       GlennCounty Office of Education Program Parents, Guardians, and School Site Staff 
 
From:  Zuheit Whitney,  RN
          Glenn County School Nurse
 
 
RE:  H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza
 
Winter is flu season and as you know H1N1 and Seasonal influenza are circulating in our schools and communities.  Public Health is asking that we treat both types of influenza cautiously and therefore need your ongoing assistance in minimizing the spread of flu in our schools.  At this time, Public Health is not recommending school closure with the presence of H1N1 and/or seasonal flu among our students or staff.
 
Schools continue to work together with public health to decrease the spread of flu by ensuring sufficient classroom and school hand washing supplies; routine cleaning of school sites; encouraging students and staff to cover their cough with a tissue or cough in the crook of their elbows; promoting frequent hand washing; avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth; asking individuals to become vaccinated against both types of flu; and by staying home in the presence of influenza like illness.
 
Whether you or someone you know is diagnosed with H1N1 influenza or seasonal influenza, the signs and symptoms of flu and treatment are the same.  Influenza symptoms include fever (100° F [37.8° C] or greater), cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, headaches, tiredness/fatigue, body aches, diarrhea, chills, vomiting or nausea. The CDC recommends that individuals with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8° C] or greater), or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medications.   
 
The Centers for Disease Control encourages ill individuals to:
  *Drink clear fluids, such as water, broth, sports drinks or electrolytes beverages to prevent from becoming dehydrated.
  * Get plenty of rest
  * Seek immediate medical attention if you:
o        Have difficulty breathing or chest pain
o        Have purple or blue discoloration of your lips
o        Are vomiting and unable to keep liquids down or
o        Show signs of dehydration, such as feeling dizzy when standing or being unable to urinate. 
   *Contact your health care provider for additional recommendations. 
 
For more information regarding influenza visit http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/ or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.  You may also contact the Glenn County Health Department at (530)934-6588.

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Zuheit Whitney, RN, BSN, PHN
GlennCounty Office of Education
School Nurse
311 S. Villa Avenue
Willows, CA 95988
Office: (530) 934-6575 x 3202
Fax: (530) 934-6576 
e-mail: zwhitney@glenncoe.org  
 
 

H1N1 Helpful LinksTop of Page

H1N1 INFLUENZA INFORMATION


Helpful Links for more information:

Prevention Flyer - English
Prevention Flyer - Spanish

Glenn County Health Department News Release 5-1-09
Letter from California Department of Education 4-29-09
CDE Flu Prevention Website
Gov. Schwarzenegger's Press Release
Centers for Disease Control Fact Sheet

Updated 10/28/09

H1N1 Spanish Letter 10/28/2009Top of Page

 
 
 
Para:  Los padres de estudiantes de la Oficina de Educación por el condado de Glenn
 
 
De:  Zuheit Whitney, RN
        Enfermera de escuelas para el condado de Glenn
 
 
H1N1 y Gripa de la Temporada
 
 
El invierno es tiempo de gripa y como ustedes saben que la gripa de H1N1 esta circulando por las escuelas y la comunidad.  La oficina de Salud Pública esta pidiendo que traten estos dos tipos de gripa con mucha atención para no contagiar a los demás estudiantes.  En este momento la oficina de Salud Pública no esta recomendando que cierren escuelas a debido que niños o maestros estén contagiados. 
 
Las escuelas siguen trabajando con el departamento de Salud Pública para como combatir la gripa.  Todos los niños y maestros deben lavarse las manos seguidas, limpiar mesas, y útiles escolares.  Taparse la boca con pañuelos cuando tosan y destornudar en sus brazos y no en las manos.  No tocarse los ojos, nariz o boca.  También es importante vacunarse contra la gripa de invierno y la gripa de H1N1.  Si están enfermos es mejor que se queden en casa para no contagiar a otros. 
 
Si usted o alguien que usted conoce es diagnosticado con H1N1 o gripa de la temporada los síntomas y tratamiento son iguales.  Los síntomas para influenza son los siguientes: Fiebre de mas de 100 grados, tos, dolor de garganta, nariz que moquea o que esta congestionada, dolor de cabeza, cansado, dolor de cuerpo, diarrea, vomito o nausea.  Si tiene los síntomas por favor quédense en casa por lo menos 24 horas después de que ya no tengan fiebre sin usar medicamento para fiebre como Tylenol o Motrin.
 
El centro de Salud Publica recomienda que todos los individuos que:
           *Tomen muchos líquidos claros como agua.
           *Descansen
           *Reciban ayuda médica si tienen los siguientes síntomas:
                       *Tienen problemas para respirar
                       *Tienen los labios morados o azules
                       *Están vomitando y no pueden retener líquidos
                       *Enseñan signos de deshidratación.
 
Para mas información sobre influenza pueden visitar http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU o llamar a 1-800-CDC-INFO.  También pueden llamar al departamento de Salud Pública del contado de Glenn a (530)934-6588. 
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