SWINE FLU INFORMATION We, along with all school districts in Santa Clara County, are working with the Public Health Department to be as pro-active about this situation as possible. As of noon 4/29/09, there is one probable case of swine flu in the County, a 16 year-old girl who was never hospitalized and is at home recovering. Based on this incident, the Santa Clara County Health Officer, in conjunction with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, closed Branham High School starting today, April 29th. Santa Clara County officials continue to monitor this situation closely, testing all possible cases.
Symptoms of the Swine Flu (H1N1 flu) — temperature of 102 or higher, achiness, runny nose, coughing and a general feeling of being unwell.
The California Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend following these flu prevention tips:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you get sick with flu, it is recommended that you stay home from work or school WASH YOUR HANDS District staff will continue to monitor information from the Santa Clara County Health Department and share pertinent updates with you.
Santa Clara County Public Health Department has provided these documents (pdf): • About Swine Flu in English Spanish Vietnamese • FAQ About Swine Flu in English Spanish Vietnamese
Santa Clara County Office of Education info document (pdf): Swine Flu Information Resources
Additional information about swine flu is available on the Santa Clara County Office of Education website http://www.sccoe.org/ and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department website http://www.sccphd.org/portal/site/phd/
You may also obtain information by calling the Public Health Information Line at 885-3980.
Additional links: World Health Organization Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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