In an effort to help decrease the spread of any virus (including H1N1 and the seasonal flu), please remember these simple steps:
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after use.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Parents - If your child gets sick, please keep them home from school and limit contact with others. If your child is ill and has recently traveled to an area affected by swine flu, or has been in contact with someone who has been infected with swine flu, contact your child’s healthcare provider immediately.
To read additional information from the Carroll County Board of Education regarding H1N1, click HERE.
To get more information on H1N1 from the CDC, click HERE.