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H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
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As we
enter the annual flu season,
the Christina School
District continues to
closely monitor the
situation related to a
possible H1N1 outbreak.
Helping to ensure the safety
and well-being of all
 students
and employees in the event
of a major flu outbreak is a
primary concern for the
District.
While no one can
predict how severe this
year's flu season will be,
or how it will be impacted
by the H1N1 virus, the
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) and
other health organizations
recommend we all take some
commonsense steps
to help protect ourselves
and others from the flu.
If You or Your Child is
Sick, Stay Home |
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If you or your child is sick
with flu-like illness, the
CDC recommends that you stay
home for at least 24 hours
after your fever is gone,
except to get medical care
or for other necessities.
(Your fever should be gone
without the use of a
fever-reducing medicine.)
Keep away from others as
much as possible to avoid
making other sick.
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When to Seek Medical Care |
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Most
people recover from the flu
without needing medical
care. Bed rest and
lots of fluids are
recommended; acetaminophen
(Tylenol) will help with
fever, muscle aches, and
headache. |
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If you
have a severe illness, or
have a health condition that
increases your risk of a
serious illness, contact
your health care provider
immediately. |
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Symptoms of a serious
illness in an adult may
include: |
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Difficulty breathing or
shortness of breath |
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Pain or pressure in the
chest or abdomen |
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Sudden dizziness |
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Confusion |
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Severe or persistent
vomiting |
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Flu-like symptoms that
improve but then return with
fever or worse cough |
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Health conditions that
increase the risk of a
serious illness include: |
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Age 65 or older and younger
than 5 years old |
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Pregnancy |
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Diabetes |
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Asthma |
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Immune-suppression (for
example, on prednisone) |
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Chronic lung disease |
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Stay Informed
Knowing the
latest information is an
essential step in keeping
yourself and your family
healthy during flu season.
The Christina School
District will continue to
monitor the situation and
provide timely updates as
needed.
We encourage
you to regularly visit the
websites listed in the "More
Web Resources" section on
the right. All sites
are good sources for current
news and information. |
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Don't
Spread
the
Virus |
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Wash
hands
frequently
with
soap
and
water
or
use
alcohol-based
hand
cleaners,
especially
after
coughing
or
sneezing |
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Cover
your
mouth
and
nose
with
a
tissue
when
you
cough
or
sneeze,
and
put
the
used
tissue
in
the
trash.
If
you
don't
have
a
tissue,
cough
or
sneeze
into
your
elbow
or
shoulder,
not
into
your
hands. |
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Avoid
touching
your
eyes,
nose
or
mouth.
Germs
spread
this
way. |
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Avoid
contact
with
sick
individuals. |
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Get
plenty
of
sleep,
be
physically
active,
manage
your
stress,
drink
plenty
of
fluids,
and
eat
nutritious
food. |
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Get
vaccinated |
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Make
sure
your
home
is
stocked
with
a
thermometer,
first-aid
kid,
supply
of
tissues,
etc. |
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