Lawrence County Schools
H1N1 Flu Information
Page
Lawrence County Schools
recognize that student health and learning go hand in hand. This
information page on H1N1 Flu is to provide you with accurate and specific
information regarding this influenza. Please click on the links below to
learn more about H1N1 Flu and prevention.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Signs and symptoms of H1N1 Flu
include: sudden onset of illness, fever higher than 100 degrees, chills, cough,
headache, sore throat, stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting,
abdominal pain, and/or exhaustion.
HIGH RISK STUDENTS
Students with chronic health problems including immunodeficiency, cerebral
palsy, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, metabolic
conditions, neurological and neuromuscular disorders as well as
individuals who are pregnant are at higher risk of having complications from
H1N1 Flu. In the event that the H1N1 Flu becomes wide spread, parents and
guardians of high risk children may need to request intervention options from
the school that would allow these students to receive alternative assistance or
enter the homebound program.
Please contact your child's school or Thomas Gibson, DPP, at
606.638.9671 for more
information regarding alternative assistance and service options.
Please contact your child's physician if you are uncertain as to if your child
is at a high risk for H1N1 Flu complications.
PREVENTION
The
following precautionary practices can help lessen the risk of illness for your
child:
1. Wash hands frequently (for
20 seconds or the time it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice).
2. Avoid touching eyes, nose,
or mouth.
3. Regularly clean areas and
items that have frequent hand contact (it is not necessary to disinfect beyond
normal cleaning).
4. Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing with tissue or the bend of
your elbow (discard tissues & wash hands).
5. Do not share eating
utensils, drink from the same cup, or share toothbrushes.
6. Avoid close contact with
people who are sick.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT:
Kristy M. Bolen, Regional
Epidemiologist (606.329.9444)
KristyM.Bolen@ky.gov
Dr. Ron Enders, Lawrence Co.
Health Dept. (606.638.4389)
Ronald.Enders@ky.gov
Joe Hewlett, Lawrence Co.
Schools (606.638.9671)
Joe.Hewlett@Lawrence.kyschools.us
Vernon Hall, Lawrence Co.
Schools (606.638.9671)
Vernon.Hall@Lawrence.kyschools.us
