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September 4,
2009
The
Flu season is here and there have been new predictions
for the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus, formerly known
as the Swine Flu.
It is very important that you use precautions for
infection control at home.
Here are current guidelines for schools from the
Oklahoma State Department of Health.
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Students
staying home when sick.
Those with Flu-like symptoms and a fever
equal to or greater than 100 degrees should stay
home at least 24 hours after they no longer have a
fever.
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Routinely
clean areas that are touched often (doorknobs,
faucets, handrails etc.).
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Stress hand
hygiene by washing hands frequently with soap and
water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Avoid coughing or sneezing into hands, use a
tissue or shirt sleeve if no tissue is available.
Avoid touching eyes, mouth or nose with
hands.
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If a child
has a fever greater than 100 degrees and showing
influenza-like symptoms that they are seen by a
doctor.
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Temporary
closures of schools are local decisions that will
not be necessary in most circumstances.
It is very important
that if a family member in the home has an
influenza-like illness or symptoms, that you contact the
OSD Student Health Center at 580-622-4922 for
voice or TTY, 866-289-2322 Video Phone
immediately so
that we can monitor your child closely while here on
campus.
The Oklahoma School
for the Deaf serves the entire state which places our
children at a high risk of being exposed to such viruses
due to the residential setting.
It is very important to us that we keep our
children healthy and free of illness.
Influenza-like
symptoms are fever, cough, sore throat, body aches,
headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhea & vomiting.
With the Seasonal flu and H1N1 you may not
experience all symptoms.
There is a
vaccine to be available.
We will not give that vaccine at school.
You will need to contact your County Health
Department regarding the H1N1 vaccine.
Below is a
website that has an American Sign Language Video
discussing the H1N1 Virus (formerly known as the Swine
Flu) and Hand Washing.
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/deaf.htm
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Swine Flu (Influenza A
H1N1):
Public Service Announcement Provided by
DeafMD.org.
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Hand Washing Provided by
Health Information Translations
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