H1N1 (Swine Flu) and School District Actions
October 7, 2009
The school district is carefully following recommendation of the
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of
Education, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The health and safety of children is a top priority. Staff
members have been made aware of common symptoms and preventative
measures.
The school district is also working with the York/Adams
Metropolitan Medical Response System (YAMMRS) to provide H1N1
vaccinations to all students (whose parents provide written
consent). Parent letters and consent forms are being sent home
with students on October 7, 2009 (to be returned no later than
October 16, 2009). These are the letters and forms being sent
home:
Teachers and students have been given appropriate hygiene
practices with students. Please take time to support our efforts
and discuss the following with your child:
-When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with
tissue, or use your sleeve (not your hands)
-Wash your hands often with soap and water (all classrooms have
been equipped with hand sanitizers)
-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
-Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick
-Stay healthy by eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of
water, and getting plenty of rest and exercise
Our custodial staff are disinfecting all touch points in the
buildings. This includes all crash bars on exit doors and knobs
on classroom doors. In addition, all touch points in restrooms
and desktops are being disinfected on a continual basis.
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
recommends you stay home until at least 24 hours after your
fever is gone, leaving the house only to get medical care.
Schools and workplaces are encouraging this policy to avoid
infecting other students and employees." Pennsylvania Department
of Health. - www.h1n1inpa.com.
Please contact your school nurse or Dr. Dion Betts at (717)
632-2500, email:
dion_betts@swsd.k12.pa.us if you require additional
information.
