The United States unveiled guidelines Friday aimed at curbing the spread of 2009 H1N1 influenza in schools.
The United States unveiled guidelines Friday aimed at curbing the spread of 2009 H1N1 influenza in schools.
A response will depend on the scope of an outbreak, but "for an outbreak similar in severity to the spring 2009 H1N1 infection, the guidelines recommend basic good hygiene, such as hand washing," a Homeland Security statement said.
Good Hand Hygiene Helps Prevent School Absences
The number one thing students and teachers can do to avoid getting sick is to adopt good hand hygiene.
The number one thing students and teachers can do to avoid getting sick is to adopt good hand hygiene.
"We?re going to continue to do everything possible to keep our children and all Americans healthy and safe this fall," Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said.
"But all Americans also have a part to play. The best way to prevent the spread of flu is vaccination. A seasonal flu vaccine is ready to go, and we should have one for the 2009 H1N1 flu by mid-October."
Swine Flu | Swine Influenza | Hog Flu | Pig Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you're safe this season.
"For instance, people with flu-like illness should be sent to a room away from other people until they can be sent home. Schools should have plans for continuing the education of students who are at home, through phone calls, homework packets, Internet lessons and other approaches," the statement added.
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Factfile: What is Swine Flu?
WHAT IS IT? Swine flu is the name commonly given to a new form of flu. From a first known case in Mexico, the outbreak has spread at exceptional speed, prompting the UN's World
WHAT IS IT? Swine flu is the name commonly given to a new form of flu. From a first known case in Mexico, the outbreak has spread at exceptional speed, prompting the UN's World
Joint measures to contain swine flu, which hobbled Mexico's tourism industry after it broke out in April, are also a key concern on the continent worst hit by A(H1N1).
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All You Wanted to Know About Swine Flu
While there have been a number of outbreaks of the new strain of swine flu, there also have emerged a whole gamut of misinformation.
While there have been a number of outbreaks of the new strain of swine flu, there also have emerged a whole gamut of misinformation.
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