Swine Flu in New Jersey Schools

Everyone is talking about Swine Flue these days. According to the Star Ledger, there are 5 to-be-confirmed cases within New Jersey. Here's what we got from our kids school this week:

Dear Parents;

As you are aware there have been several possible cases of Swine Flu reported in New Jersey. The NJ Department of Health has distributed the following information. These steps should be followed to prevent transmission of infections, such as influenza:

*Cover your coughs and sneezes
*Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
*Wash hands frequently with soap, especially after coughing or sneezing
*Stay home if you are sick, especially with a fever

If your child has a respiratory illness with fever, he/she should stay home until 24-48 hours after the fever is gone. It is important to seek medical care if symptoms worsen. Please contact us if your doctor suspects a case of swine influenza.

For further information please visit the Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/

When dealing with very young children, it is very important that home and school work together to teach and stress the importance of good hand washing. Hand washing is the single most important thing we can do to keep ourselves and our children healthy.

Thank you.

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