H1N1: Keeping You Informed

Scottsbluff Public Schools Guidance on H1N1:

On April 30th of 2009, the Center for Disease Control issued new guidelines to the schools during a press briefing.

To watch the briefing click here: May 5th 2009 Press Briefing Podcast

To read a text version of the briefing click here: Text of May 5th 2009 Media Briefing

To read the new school closure guidelines click here: School Closure Guidelines

The best way to ensure that a person is not infected with the virus is to take precautionary steps and observe routine public health recommendations for preventing the spread of the flu.

Keep your child home from school if they are sick, and contact a health physician if the child exhibits flu-like symptoms.
Instruct children to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around your child from getting sick.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Wash hands frequently to protect against germs. Wash with soap and water, or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.
Practice other good health habits. Keep yourself strong – and more resistant to disease – by getting plenty of sleep, staying physically active, managing stress, drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutritious food.

Any new school district updates, information on preventative measures and links for more information will be available on our web site. Any decisions regarding possible school closures will be made upon conferring with local health department officials.

The Scotts Bluff County Health Department has issued the following letters of information:

Additional Resources:

Scotts Bluff County Health Department

Panhandle Public Health District

Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC)