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Approved H1N1 Clinic
Schedule
* UPDATED 11-20-09 *
As you know, like other parts of the United States, Lee
County has confirmed cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) in the community.
The Lee County Health Department says that H1N1 (swine flu)
is still circulating in Lee County, therefore it is the
responsibility of all Lee County citizens to protect themselves,
their neighbors and others by behaving
responsibly to minimize the spread of disease. A virus that may
only cause sniffles and mild inconvenience in one person may put
the next into the hospital.
Consistent with CDC recommendations, the Health Department
and Lee County Public Schools agree that the primary means to
reduce spread of influenza in schools is:
- To focus on early identification of ill students and
staff;
- Staying home when ill;
- And good cough and hand hygiene etiquette.
Students, faculty or staff with influenza-like illness (fever
with a cough or sore throat) should stay home for 24 hours after
the fever is gone and symptoms are resolved. Any
students, faculty and staff who appear to have an influenza-like
illness at arrival or become ill during the school day will be
promptly isolated in a room separate from other students and
sent home. School staff members will increase their vigilance
and if they notice any students or staff exhibiting flu-like
symptoms, they will have those individuals report to the
school’s front office. |
