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2009 Pandemic Influenza Preparation

2009 Pandemic Influenza Preparation. Presented by Midland ISD Health Services. Definitions. Pandemic – a disease outbreak occurring over a wide geographic area and affecting an exceptionally high proportion of the population.

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2009 Pandemic Influenza Preparation

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  1. 2009 Pandemic Influenza Preparation Presented by Midland ISD Health Services

  2. Definitions Pandemic – a disease outbreak occurring over a wide geographic area and affecting an exceptionally high proportion of the population. • May come and go in waves, each of which can last months at a time • Different from seasonal flu • Effects can be lessened if preparations are made ahead of time • More illness is anticipated this fall than was seen last spring • June 2009 World Health Organization declared H1N1 a pandemic

  3. H1N1 Symptoms Fever Cough Sore Throat Diarrhea and/or vomiting Aches and pains • Groups at High Risk for Complications: • Children less than 5 years old • Children 5-18 and young adults 18-24 • Persons 65 years or older • Pregnant women • Adults and children with: Chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, hematological, neurological, neuromuscular, metabolic disorders and/or immunosuppressant including those caused by medications or HIV • Nursing home residents

  4. Prevention • Cover your nose and mouth with tissue when you cough or sneeze. • Wash hands often or use hand sanitizer. • Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth. • Avoid close contact with sick people. • Stay home and away from others when sick.

  5. Prevention • Those with flu-like symptoms and fever of 100 degrees or more should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines. • People with symptoms and fever are encouraged to contact their doctor. Everyone should be encouraged to get a seasonal flu shot.

  6. Anti-viral vs. Vaccine The H1N1 vaccine should be ready in mid-October.

  7. Preparation is KEY • Goal is to protect students and staff. • Decisions must be made according to the severity of the illness and community flu activity. • The decision to close schools is to be made by local school authority.

  8. Preparation is KEY

  9. Communication Efforts • H1N1 posters and brochures • Health Services webpage updates • Web site links and updates • Back pack letter after 1st week of school • Signs and hand sanitizer in all campus public access areas

  10. Key Messages • Hand hygiene • Cough etiquette • Stay home when you’re sick • Be prepared to be sick • Get your flu shot • Pick up your sick child in a timely manner

  11. Resources • www.midlandisd.net • www.texasflu.org

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