District NOT impacted by H1N1 vaccine recall

Hand Sanitizer

The school district, acting upon a recommendation from health experts at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, is in the process of placing hand sanitizer in every classroom and  common space for students and staff members. Teachers will supervise the student use of hand sanitizer. Keeping hands clean throughout the day helps fight the spread of illness.

Symptoms of seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu can include:

Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea.

Some people sick with the flu will not have a fever.

• Contact your healthcare provider.
• Notify your school nurse.
• Students exhibiting flu symptoms will be allowed to return to school when they have been fever free for 24 hours without the aid of fever-reducing medications.
• The Johnson County Health Department will be notified of illness related absences according to county protocol.
• Above all, stay informed and stay aware.
• Know What to Do About the Flu (Tips from CDC) 

Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when you cough or sneeze.

Wash hands frequently with soap and water.  Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.  Germs from your hands enter your body this way.

Avoid close contact with sick people.

If you are ill, stay home and contact your doctor. 

Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, getting adequate rest, and adequate exercise.

Why washing your hands is important.
A podcast from CDC.

Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this School Year > Click here.

Teacher Fact Sheet - Action Steps for Teachers to Prevent the Spread of Flu
> Click here.