As you may know, the H1N1 flu virus is present in our community, state and throughout the nation. Our school district is working closely with the El Paso Department of Public Health to monitor flu conditions and to make the best decisions concerning our schools. We are doing everything we can to keep our schools open while protecting the health and safety of students, staff and the community. We will continue to closely monitor our schools and children, respond to any public health announcements and rapidly provide information on our Web site and automated phone system.

We ask for your help in paying attention to your health and the health of our students. The symptoms of the H1N1 influenza virus infection are fever of 100 degrees or higher with cough. Other symptoms may include sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and nausea and vomiting. The seasonal flu vaccine does not offer protection against this particular virus.

Here are some ways you can protect yourself and your family:

• Practice good hand hygiene—wash your hands properly and often. Use a hand-sanitizer if soap and water are not available. 
• Cover your cough—with a tissue, or sneeze into your sleeve. 
• Children and adults who are sick should stay home from school or work and stay away from other people who are sick. 
• Check with your health care provider about getting yourself and your children vaccinated for seasonal (regular) flu now and H1N1 flu when available.
  

Our teachers and staff will also be stressing the importance of frequent hand washing and other good hygiene practices. If flu symptoms occur at school, students and staff members will not be allowed to remain at school.

For more information on the flu in our community, the public can call 2-1-1 or log onto the following Web sites.

H1N1 Flu Related Resources

|  H1N1 Flu 4C's Flyer (English) |  H1N1 Flu 4C's Flyer (Spanish) |

|  Cover Your Cough Flyer (English) |  Cover Your Cough Flyer (Spanish) |

|  Clean Hands Saves Lives Flyer (English) |  Clean Hands Saves Lives Flyer (Spanish) |

Quick Links

| http://www.cdc.gov/flu/freeresources/2009-10/pdf/pan_flu_flier.pdf |

| http://www.ci.el-paso.tx.us/ | http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ |

| http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm | http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/espanol/swine_espanol.htm |

Immunization Schedules

|  2009 Flu & Pneumonia Shot Schedule |  VNA Flu & Pneumonia Shot Schedule |