District Information:
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Information regarding the Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Pediatric (0.25 mL, for 6-35 month olds) Vaccine 12/16/09
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- Governor Paterson Issues Executive Order to Assist with Vaccination Campaign 10/29/09
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Click here to view a presentation about the Novel H1N1 Influenza A shared with all QUFSD staff members on opening day. This presentation is for informational purposes only. If you believe that you or your child may have the H1N1 Flu, please contact your doctor. Posted 9/10/09
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What is H1N1 flu?
The following definition is from the New York State Department of Health website:
Swine Influenza, also called swine flu, is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People
do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Most
commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it's possible for swine flu viruses to spread from person to person also. |
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How do I protect myself from getting H1N1 Flu?*
You can protect yourself by:
- Washing your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers may also effective when soap and water is not available.
- Avoiding people who are ill.
- Staying home from work or school if you are sick. Wait 24 hours after there are no longer signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications) before returning to school or work.
- Using tissues when you cough or sneeze, and disposing of the tissue in a covered trash bin.
- Keeping hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Cleaning shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.
- Refraining from sharing personal items such as forks, spoons, toothbrushes and towels.
*This information is from the NYS Department of Health website.
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Clean Hands Save Lives!*
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to
wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an
alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast
acting.
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When washing hands with soap and water:
- Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Use warm water if it is available.
- Rub hands together to make a lather and scrub all surfaces.
- Continue rubbing hands for 20 seconds. Need a timer? Imagine singing "Happy Birthday" twice through to a friend!
- Rinse hands well under running water
- Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use your paper towel to turn off the faucet
Remember: If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based gel to clean hands. When using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer:
- Apply product to the palm of one hand
- Rub hands together
- Rub the product over all surfaces of hands and fingers until hands are dry.
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When should you wash your hands?
- Before preparing or eating food
- After going to the bathroom
- After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has gone to the bathroom
- Before and after tending to someone who is sick
- After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
- After handling an animal or animal waste
- After handling garbage
- Before and after treating a cut or wound
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*From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Additional Resources: |
World Health Organization (WHO) - Current Global Alert and Response information about the H1H1 flu, frequently asked questions, briefing notes, situation updates from around the world and more. |
New York State Department of Health - Current press releases from Governor Paterson and the Department of Health, frequently asked questions about Swine Flu, fact sheet and hotline information
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