IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

•    H1N1 is re-emerging in the Southeastern States of the US in schools and will likely be in NH within the next 2-4 weeks.

•    H1N1 is presenting much like the seasonal flu with 3 very characteristic symptoms:
➢    100.5 and greater fever
➢    Sore throat
➢    And/ or cold symptoms

•    There are preventative measures you can take to keep your family healthy:
➢    Good flu hygiene: sneeze into your elbow
➢    WASH YOUR HANDS!!!!!!!!
➢    Use hand sanitizer when soap and water is not available
➢    Don’t share drinks
➢    Vaccination with seasonal flu shot and H1N1 flu shots when available

•    These are the preventative measures the HSD is taking NOW:
➢    The HSD is actively working to make hand sanitizer available in every class room
➢    Priority is being given to sanitizing railings, doorknobs, and bathrooms
➢    Teachers are reviewing proper flu hygiene with students in the classrooms as needed
➢    School Nurses are providing daily monitoring of potential and reported flu cases
➢    HSD and community EMS are collaborating for response to a potential H1N1 outbreak in Hudson

•    Keep your children home if they become ill with the flu until they are fever free without use of fever reducing medication for at least 24 HOURS.

•    Report all incidents of Student Flu Symptoms to your local School Nurses Office.

•    Stay informed:
➢    Information will be sent home with students as this situation evolves
➢    Information will be posted on the HSD website
➢    Information will be posted on Edline
➢    Administration in each building and at the SAU will be well informed and will be able to answer your questions
STAY HEALTHY AND REMEMBER THAT WE ARE HERE AS A RESOURCE FOR YOU AND YOUR STUDENT!