Current Phase of Alert in the WHO Global Influenza Preparedness Plan - Phase 5
Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection - Centers for Disease Control
Explaining the H1N1 (Swine) Flu to Children - KidsHealth.org Talking to Teens about H1N1 (Swine) Flu - KidsHealth.org Parent Information on H1N1 (Swine) Flu - KidsHealth.org
NYS Education Department and NYS Department of Health Joint Release
The NYS Education Department and NYS Department of Health have provided New York schools and school nurses with some vital resources regarding H1N1 (swine) flu:
Joint letter from the Commissioner of Education Mills and the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Daines on H1N1 (Swine) Influenza
Key Messages and Talking Points for New York State School Officials
Letter to Parents from School Districts
Press Release titled: “Schools Remain Open but Parents Should Prepare”
Spanish resource on H1N1 (Swine) Flu
The links to these important resources can be found on our "Links" page.
This joint memo from Commissioner Mills and Commission of Health Daines was sent to schools regarding preparation for H1N1 (Swine) Flu. The memo presents a joint commitment from the Commissioners to continue providing pertinent information as they receive it.
The memo and attachments are being distributed to District Superintendents, school Superintendents, school Principals, non-public school leaders, college CEOs, charter school Principals, and others.
Additional resources found on our "Links" page include: Swine Flu (Influenza) - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) CDC Swine Flu Article in Spanish Swine Flu Resources - Seasonal Influenza - NYS Department of Health Swine Flu - World Health Organization Additional Resources:
Memo - Updated Information Regarding Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers Fact Sheet NY Times: "Seeing Warning Signs of Outbreak, School Nurse Set Response in Motion"
GOVERNOR PATERSON ACTIVATES HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN; PUTS STATE ON ‘HIGH ALERT’ FOR SWINE FLU
GOVERNOR PATERSON DIRECTS STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR POSSIBLE SWINE FLU CASES
- Swine Flu Resources
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