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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE H1N1 VIRUS (SWINE FLU)?
CALL THE ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AT 410-222-7343
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene continue to communicate regularly about the H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) and the potential for a significant increase in the number of cases now that students are back in school. All three agencies are committed to continued collaboration and to providing parents and the community at large with regular updates on the situation.
Precautions to avoid the flu include washing hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, and staying home from work or school if you are sick.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT THE H1N1 VIRUS (SWINE FLU)
Resources regarding schools and children
Flu.gov
Flu.gov: Frequently Asked Questions
Flu.gov: H1N1 Q&A
Anne Arundel County Department of Health: H1N1 Q&A
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Child Care Programs, Schools, Colleges, and Universities
Talking With Children About Swine Flu (Children's National Medical Center)
H1N1 Resources (National Association of School Psychologists)
Talking To Children About Swine Flu (H1N1): A Parent Resource (NASP)
KidsHealth.org
Health-care resources
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
Department of Health H1N1 presentation from September 14, 2009, forum
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization Swine Influenza Web Site
AACPS documents distributed to students
• H1N1 Back-To-School Update (English)
• H1N1 Back-To-School Update (Spanish)
• 10-1-09 Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Update to Parents (English)
• 10-1-09 Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Update to Parents (Spanish)
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