Current H1N1 Flu Information
This Web page includes information for school administrators, school nurses and parents on how to prepare for and respond to a pandemic outbreak of H1N1 flu. Check back to this page frequently for updated information.
Contact information for questions:
Lynn Nelson RN, MSN, NCSN
Program Director, School Nurse Corps
Educational Service District 113
(360) 464-6866
lnelson@esd113.k12.wa.us
The School Nurse for Your School District is the best place to start!!
Washington State and Local Public Health Resources:
Washington State Department of Health:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/swineflu/default.htm
OSPI/DOH Videoconference August 31, 2009
OSPI/DOH Videoconference Update November 16, 2009
Local Health Jurisdiction for Your County:
- Grays Harbor Health Department
- Lewis County Health Department
- Mason County Health Department
- Pacific County Health Department
- Thurston County Health Department
OSPI Resources:
Up to date, timely information including sample letters for parents
http://www.k12.wa.us/HealthServices/swineflu.aspx
Federal Resources:
Guidance for school leaders on reducing the spread of flu and for dealing with any suspected cases of the H1N1 virus at their schools.
FAQs: http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/pandemic/guidance/flu-faqs.pdf
Transcript of April 27 ED-CDC conference call with education community:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/pandemic/guidance/trans042709.pdf
ED.gov's Emergency Planning Page on Pandemic Flu:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/pandemic/index.html
Secretary Duncanís April 29 statement on the H1N1 flu outbreak:
http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2009/04/04292009.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Flu Guidance Online CDC influenza Web site:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/index.htm
CDC Guidance Regarding School Closings and Other Mitigation:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/mitigation.htm
New E-mail Address for Reporting Flu-Related School Closing and Questions:
U.S Department of Education
Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
flu@ed.gov