H1N1 Flu Update
Durham Public Schools is working closely with the Durham County Health Department to monitor the H1N1 flu outbreak. H1N1 has been declared a pandemic, based on how widespread the flu is, not on the severity of the illness.
Parents are encouraged to monitor your school-age children for symptoms--a fever with a cough or sore throat. Students who have these symptoms should stay home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Simple sanitary measures can help stop the spread of the flu. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
Planning Ahead
If a child is sick with a fever and other flu symptoms, you will be called by the school and asked to pick up your child immediately to prevent flu exposure to other students Parents may want to prepare with your employer and make child care arrangements if possible. Parents should prepare for and anticipate a higher than normal prevalence of flu this year due to the regular seasonal flu virus combined with the H1N1 flu virus.
Watch this Website for updates on the outbreak and for resources to help keep you and your family healthy.
Free H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Daily
at the Durham County Health Department, 414 East Main Street, 27701
9am-5pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9am-6pm Tuesday, Thursday
Call 560-7882 for information
Plenty of free parking.
Information on Seasonal FluMist Vaccine
The seasonal FluMist vaccine is being given to 5th grade students by the Health Department
- Information Sheet -- English / Spanish
- Tips for talking with your child about the vaccine -- English / Spanish
- Permission form -- English / Spanish
DPS Channel 4 Videos - H1N1 Prevention and Protection
Letter from Health Dept and DPS Issued August 17, 2009
H1N1 FAQs
Web Links
- Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
- CNN Q&A on H1N1 Flu: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/27/swine.flu.qanda/?iref=mpstoryview
- U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services: http://www.hhs.gov/
