What Jeffco is Doing
Jeffco Public Schools does have a Pandemic Flu plan which was developed in 2007; that plan can be quickly implemented should it become necessary.
We are working closely with both the county and state health departments and getting frequent updates on this very fluid situation. The flu virus does spread easily from one person to another and with that in mind, please keep your children home from school should they develop the symptoms associated with the H1N1 flu. There is no plan at this time to close any Jeffco school, however, that could change if there are any reported cases of the H1N1 flu in our schools. Beginning Monday, May 5, schools will begin to ask parents on the attendance line if students are missing school because of flu-related symptoms.
If your student is scheduled to leave on a school-related trip, the only travel restriction at this time is to Mexico. The Center for Disease Control has requested that people travel to Mexico only if it’s absolutely necessary. The district also has no plans at this time to cancel any sporting events or graduations.
Parents are encouraged to create a "Family Plan," to deal with emergency school closures that may require picking students up at school unexpectedly, or providing child care.
We will update parents through the district Web site (www.jeffcopublicschools.org), via this e-mail newsletter, or phone calls should any action be necessary regarding the health and safety of our students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please see these FAQs about the H1N1 flu from the Centers for Disease Control.
What is swine flu?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.
Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.?
In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near Guadalupe County, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well. An updated case count of confirmed swine flu infections in the United States is kept at CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to investigate this situation.
Is this swine flu virus contagious?
CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it is not known how easily the virus spreads between people.
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Prevention tips from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
• If you or your child get sick, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
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The symptoms of H1N1 Flu include
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Body aches
- Headaches
- Chills
- Fatigue
If you or your child have these symptoms, please contact your health provider. |
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