Departments 
| H1N1 news release, information |
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| Written by administrator | |
| Tuesday, 01 September 2009 | |
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Weatherford ISD received
official confirmation late Monday evening that a student at Mary Martin
Elementary was diagnosed with a mild case of the H1N1 (aka Swine flu) virus.
This was the first reported case of H1N1 at WISD.
“Our custodial staff
continues to keep our facilities clean by wiping down frequently-touched
surfaces such as door handles, drinking fountains, bathroom sinks and stalls,
and railings,” Dr. Cron said. “They also use special cleaning agents designed
to kill viruses and bacteria, including H1N1.”
The CDC release also stated
that although potential H1N1 cases in fall 2009 are unpredictable, the overall
impact of H1N1 should be greater than in the spring.
“WISD is committed in
providing a safe and nurturing environment for its students and staff members,”
Dr. Cron added, “and our administrators will continue to monitor national,
state, and local news related to the H1N1 virus.”
Helpful Information > Students, faculty or staff with influenza-like illness (fever with a cough or sore throat) should stay home and not attend school or go into the community except to seek medical care for at least 7 days even if symptoms resolve sooner. > Students, faculty and staff who are still sick 7 days after they become ill should continue to stay home from school until at least 24 hours after symptoms have resolved. > Students, faculty and staff who appear to have an influenza-like illness at arrival or become ill during the school day should be isolated promptly in a room separate from other students and sent home. > Parents and guardians should monitor their school-aged children, and faculty and staff should self-monitor every morning for symptoms of influenza-like illness. > Ill students should not attend alternative child care or congregate in settings other than school. > School administrators should communicate regularly with local public health officials to obtain guidance about reporting of influenza-like illnesses in the school. > Schools can help serve as a focus for educational activities aimed at promoting ways to reduce the spread of influenza, including hand hygiene and cough etiquette. > Students, faculty and staff should stringently follow sanitary measures to reduce the spread of influenza, including covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing (or coughing or sneezing into their sleeve if a tissue isn’t available), frequently washing hands with soap and water, or using hand sanitizer if hand washing with soap and water is not possible. > School closure is not advised for a suspected or confirmed case of novel influenza A (H1N1) and, in general, is not advised unless there is a magnitude of faculty or student absenteeism that interferes with the school’s ability to function.
Related Links Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) World Health Organization (WHO) Texas Department of State Health Services Influenza.com U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Texas Homeland Security
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