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SWINE FLU ALERT 4/30/09

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Southwest Public Health Department

SWINE FLU ALERT 4/27/09
 
The Southwest Utah Public Health Department has issued a report to Washington County School District with the following information:
 
 
SWINE FLU INFLUENZA A H1N1
The U.S. is experiencing a never before seen type of flu which is a unique combination of gene segments not previously seen.  This strain is responding to the antiviral medications Tamiflu and Relenza.  It is not anticipated that the seasonal influenza vaccine will provide protection against the swine flu viruses.  This acute respiratory illness presents the following symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, headache, congestion, and muscle pain.  Suspected cases are to be reported to Southwest Public Health (435) 986-2551 or (435) 986-2546.  Influenza is thought to be spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.  Avoid close contact with anyone who may be sick.  If you become ill with a fever, please stay home to avoid spreading the disease.
 
District administration will be informed, through the local health department, of any measures required by the School District to reduce the risk of this communicable disease. 
 
Guidance for infection control and treatment is available at: www.cdc.gov.
 
 
 

 

  

Washington County School District
Information Release
April 30, 2009: 11:00AM

We are aware of continued reports of swine flu cases across the United States; and of suspected cases that have prompted the temporary closing of schools in the Park City School District.

The Washington County School District developed a pandemic emergency response plan two years ago.  The plan outlines actions that should be taken before, during, and after a pandemic event.  On Thursday morning (April 30th), School District officials met with all school principals to review the readiness aspects of the plan, which include:

  • Increasing disease-prevention practices such as hand-washing, use of hand-sanitizer, and cleaning,
  • Ensuring that emergency contact numbers are current,
  • Monitoring and reporting potential cases of flu to the public health department, and
  • Keeping parents and staff informed,
  • Preparing student homework plans that could be implemented via paper-packets and the internet if schools are temporarily closed.


In a pandemic emergency the authority to restrict public gatherings, including attending school, is vested with the public health department.  It is the intent of the Washington County School District to comply with all their directives.

At the present time there are no confirmed cases of flu in our schools and all schools are open and operating.

A key aspect of the response process is the prompt and accurate distribution of information.  The Washington County School District webpage will be a primary information source www.washk12.org.  Information will also be shared with local newspaper, radio, and television stations.

Notice in Spanish

 

 

WCSD Pandemic Website

pandemic.washk12.org

 


 

 


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