EDUCATION
Since the H1N1 virus can lead to more serious risks for young children, it is important for educators to improve their environment to stop the spread of the virus. Taking these measures can reduce the spread of the virus.
These simple steps can deter the spread of the H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses in your classroom. For more tips for keeping your students and classroom virus-free, look at these sites.
http://pandemicflu.gov/professional/school/programproviders.html
http://pandemicflu.gov/professional/school/childfaq.html
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/pandemic/guidance/continuity-qa.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/childrentreatment.htm
http://www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/reducing_transmission_h1n1_2009.pdf
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/notes/h1n1_school_measures_20090911/en/Encourage all of the educators and school staff to get vaccinated for the seasonal and H1N1 flu.
Educate your students to cover their mouths and noses when they cough or sneeze.
Demonstrate and teach your students good hygiene practices of washing their hands frequently and/or using hand sanitizers.
Be vigilant when looking out for sick children and move sick children to a separate, but supervised place.
Maintain a clean environment in the school with air purifiers and cleaning surfaces likely to be repeatedly touched.
Send sick staff and children home and encourage them to stay home for one week or until one day after symptoms subside (whichever longer)