Dealing with H1N1 (the swine flu) in our schools

On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to a Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of the novel H1N1 influenza A virus, also known as the swine flu.

What is HIN1 and how to we protect our students, ourselves, and our school?

• LAUSD Pandemic Flu Response Guide for the 2009-2010 School Year

Below are other resources to help understand what H1N1 is, and how to minimize catching the virus,and what to do if you do catch it, or if the flu impacts your school. (UTLA Medical Disclaimer)

• Flu.gov (Updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season)
  
• Latest Updates on Swine Flu from the NEA Health Information Network
• LA County Dept of Public Health-H1N1/Vaccine Information
• Prepare for Flu as you Head Back to School
• 5 ways to a cleaner, healthier classroom 

If you have questions or topics related to H1N1 that you'd like addressed in the future please write to NEA at h1n1@neahin.org.