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H1N1 Flu Information
August 26, 2009
Dear Highlands Parents and Community Members: As we begin this school year, we are once again faced with the possibility of an outbreak of the H1N1 flu virus. As you may have already gathered from news reports, an H1N1 vaccine is in development at this time. In our continued efforts to keep communication current, we have developed a tab on the District's website which will be the repository for all H1N1 information that becomes available to the District. The CDC and the Illinois Department of Health have provided us with guidance regarding tracking H1N1 cases, advising parents and caretakers regarding the recovery period for the flu, and information regarding the potential of closing schools in the event of a major outbreak. Please know that we are very much aware of all of the issues surrounding the H1N1 flu. We have posted a number of informational articles on our website regarding how families and schools can work together to try to limit exposure to the H1N1 virus. We have also posted some information from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Health regarding how parents might work with family physicians regarding vaccination issues, School prevention measures, as well as CDC guidance regarding school dismissals in the event of a major influenza outbreak are also posted. Questions and answers regarding the CDC's advice have also be posted. Please review this information in order to assist us in our preparedness should such an outbreak occur. We will continue to update you via the District's website and the H1N1 tab. If you have any questions regarding this information, please do not hesitate to contact school officials. Sincerely, Arleen Armanetti, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Recent H1N1 Flu Documents
 H1N1 Vaccination at Highlands Information PacketDescription: H1N1 Vaccination at Highlands Information Packet Added On: 10/27/2009 Downloads: 733 Cook County Department of Health Flu Vaccination LetterDescription: This Fall / Winter presents parents and schools with two influenza (flu) challenges: regular seasonal flu, and the new H1N1 (swine) flu. Seasonal flu vaccine is available now, and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) strongly recommends that you and your family get the seasonal flu vaccine. Added On: 10/23/2009 Downloads: 200 Priority Groups for Novel N1H1 Vaccine Fact SheetDescription: The priority population groups for the novel H1N1 vaccine are: pregnant women; persons who live with or provide care for infants less than 6 months old like parents, grandparents, guardians, siblings and daycare providers; persons aged 6 months – 24 years; persons aged 25-64 years with chronic medical conditions; and health care workers and emergency medical services personnel. While the novel H1N1 vaccine will be available first to those in the priority groups, it is expected that there will be enough vaccine over time to provide the vaccine to anyone who wants it. Why have the priority groups been selected to receive the novel H1N1 vaccine? In general, aside from health care and emergency medical personnel, the priority population groups were selected because they are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill when sick with novel H1N1 flu. Added On: 10/23/2009 Downloads: 194 H1N1 Flu Borchure - A Guide for ParentsDescription: A colorful brochure about Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu with helpful information for parents. Added On: 09/28/2009 Downloads: 234 Cook County Department of Public Health Be Aware Get Prepared Take ActionDescription: What Public Health Is Doing To prevent and control the spread of Seasonal Flu and Novel H1N1 Flu, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is working with state and federal public health agencies to track flu activity, distribute flu vaccine as needed, and keep the public informed. Hospitals, schools, businesses and municipal govern- ments are key partners in this effort. Added On: 09/25/2009 Downloads: 206 Cook County Department of Public Health H1N1 Fact SheetDescription: What is novel H1N1? Novel H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Added On: 09/25/2009 Downloads: 253 |
