Information about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu) for our Sanger Unified Families, Employees and the Community Downloadable Informational Files are Available at the bottom of this screen
Steps being taken in our district to prevent the spread of
influenza.
Superintendent's message 9/4/09
: "Good evening Parents, this is Marc Johnson, Superintendent of Sanger Unified. The purpose of my call this evening is to address the concerns that have been developing tied to the possibility of H1N1, or swine flu in our community. We have been in regular communication with the county Health Department to keep up to date on concerns and procedures should we be faced with a major outbreak of the flu. We have had reports of students in our district who have had flu like symptoms including a fever of over 100 degrees and have had some notes returned from doctors that indicated flu like symptoms in their patient and the possibility that it is swine flu. The reality that we face is the fact that there will at some time be confirmed cases of H1N1 in our community and we all need to be aware of how we as community members can minimize the spread of any flu as we enter flu season. Let me begin with a reminder that this is not a time for panic but rather a time for each of us to be a part of the solution to the prevention of the spread of any virus in our community. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health have directed that schools should treat H1N1 in the same manner that we would "seasonal Flu" and we will continue to follow their recommendations Parents should be aware of the symptoms of flu which include a fever of 100 degrees or above and other symptoms including cough, sore throat, headache, runny or stuffy nose, body aches and in some cases vomiting or diarrhea. We would ask that if your child is ill with flu like symptoms that you keep them home until they have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. We should all wash our hands regularly and well. If you need to cough, cover your mouth with your forearm, not your hand. Eat healthy and get a good night's sleep each night. We have installed hand-sanitizing stations in each of our classrooms and we have our students use the sanitizer regularly as a further precautionary measure. We will remain in contact with the County Health Department to monitor the development of the flu season. Health agencies recommend that you consider vaccinating your children against both the seasonal flu and H1N1 when the vaccine is available. We will be working with the county health department to arrange for vaccination opportunities here in our community. I would remind you all again, this is not a time for panic, it is an opportunity for us all to be a part of minimizing the impact of the flu in our community. Thank you for your time! " Marc Johnson Superintendent, Sanger Unified School District
In an effort to have a proactive position concerning the swine flu we have taken the following precautions to maximize the sanitation level of our facilities: Anyone who would like to sanitize their work area further can do so. When requested, our custodial supervisor will provide sites with the necessary sanitizing solutions in spray bottles for their use. Please see your site custodian for any necessary materials. All buses will be equipped with a sanitizing solution in a spray bottle, a washcloth, and instructions for usage. Each bus driver who wishes to sanitize their bus can take the time to sanitize their buses including the handrails if necessary. All classrooms and cafeterias are equipped with hand sanitizer dispensers. Classroom sanitizers are mounted appropriately for the age level of each classroom. What is swine influenza? Swine flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks in pigs. There have been reports of serious illness and deaths due to swine flu in Mexico, but the recently confirmed cases in the United States have been mild. What are the symptoms of swine influenza? Swine flu symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, lethargy, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. Is it safe for my child to attend school? There is no reason for healthy children to remain at home. If a child has a fever or a respiratory illness they should be kept at home for 24 hours after the fever subsides without the aide of fever reducing medications. How can I protect my child and family from swine influenza? Here are the best ways to avoid getting or spreading swine influenza:
These are the same protections as those for seasonal flu and many other respiratory infections. Should you have any questions about Swine flu or district precautions please feel free to contact our district office at 559-875-6521.
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