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RE: Information regarding H1N1 (Swine Flu)
April 30, 2009
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Many of us are hearing information regarding the infection with H1N1 (Swine Flu) that is occurring in
the United States, Mexico, and other parts of the world. State officials, led by the Wisconsin Department
of Health Services (DHS), have been monitoring the illness and continue to observe this situation very
closely.
State officials have reported that three probable cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) have been found in Wisconsin. Two cases were found in the City of Milwaukee - one adult and one child - and a third case in Adams County.
H1N1 (Swine Flu) is a new virus that has not been identified previously in people, and viral person-to person transmission appears to be occurring. H1N1 (Swine Flu) is thought to be spread via person-toperson contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing from an infected person. The virus is not spread by food including pork or pork products. Eating properly cooked and handled pork products is safe.
The symptoms of human H1N1 (Swine Flu) are similar to the regular seasonal influenza and include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Dry cough and sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Body aches and/or tiredness
- In some cases, nausea and diarrhea
In some situations, the virus can develop into pneumonia. It is believed that the seasonal influenza
vaccine does not provide protection against H1N1 (Swine Flu).
Good hygiene practices to decrease the spread of H1N1 (Swine Flu) include:
- cover all coughs and sneezes,
- washing hands frequently and especially after
coughing, sneezing, and blowing one's nose,
- avoid touching of nose, mouth, and eyes, and
- proper disposal of all contaminated tissues.
- more information can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/index.htm
The school district is in communication with La Crosse County public health officials and is following public health directives. If your child is ill with symptoms of a fever and respiratory systems, we would recommend that you keep your child at home and, if necessary, contact your physician.
We will continue to keep you informed as this situation develops through the media or letters.
Sincerely,
Gerald R. Kember Lynda Narish-Johnson
Superintendent Coordinator of School Nursing
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