FLU INFORMATION

 

The San Marino Unified School District is committed to providing the most up-to-date information on the H1N1 Flu for parents, staff and students. We are working closely with the County of Los Angeles Public Health Department and local and state educational authorities regarding the H1N1 issue. On a District-wide level, all classrooms, all restrooms, and athletic and auxiliary facilities are cleaned daily based on a checklist of items prepared by the Maintenance and Operations Department.  All classroom air filters are changed out every six months with a specialized filter that contains anti-microbial material. Schools have posted universal precautions and flu recognition information in classrooms and staff have instructed students about flu prevention practices. All students have access to anti-bacterial soap and water for hand washing as well as hand sanitizer solution in each classroom and all athletic facilities. Hand sanitizer stations at each of the cafeteria lines are in place. The District's Health Coordinator, school site health office staff, and parent volunteers are educated and informed on what to look for when identifying flu-like symptoms and precautionary steps are taken. Staff and students with influenza-like illness or symptoms should remain home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and should avoid contact with others. For more information on the H1N1 Flu refer to the following links that contain helpful information, checklists, and tips on preventing the flu.

 

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Quick Facts (PDF)

Tips to Preventing the Spread of Disease in Your Home (PDF)

Vaccines - Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Flu (PDF)

Flu Information for Individuals and Families

H1N1 Flu and You

What to Do If You Get Sick: 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu

Advice for Parents on Talking to Children About H1N1 Flu Concerns

Cold and Flu Season Survival Guide: 10 Easy Steps

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Los Angeles County Office of Education Resources for Parents and Community

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

California Department of Education

California Department of Public Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

World Health Organization