March 20, 2010
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FLU PREVENTION - WHAT PARENTS CAN DO

One of the most important things parents can do to reduce the spread of flu is to keep children at home when they are sick.

It would be a good idea for parents to make back up plans now to care for sick children at home.

Also, be sure that the parent contact information on file at school is up-to-date so that you can be reached if your child becomes sick at school.


PRODUCTS MUSD USES TO HELP PREVENT FLU

HandClens sanitizer is in every
classroom.

Sani-Cloths and other disposable wipes are for frequent clean-up of doorknobs, keyboards and frequently touched surfaces.

Masks will be used for students who may become sick at school and for health office staff to help reduce exposure.


Health and Wellness    
HEALTH AND WELLNESS

NEW: PARENT LETTER - H1N1 UPDATE - October 27, 2009


H1N1 VIRUS (SWINE FLU) PREVENTION:

Moorpark Unfied School District health policies are  aligned with state, federal and Ventura County Health Department advisories. 

Recommended school responses for the 2009-2010 school year (under conditions with similar severity as in spring 2009)

Stay home when sick:
Those with flu-like illness should stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines. They should stay home even if they are using antiviral drugs.
 
Separate ill students and staff:
Students and staff who appear to have flu-like illness should be sent to a room separate from others until they can be sent home. CDC recommends that they wear a surgical mask, if possible, and that those who care for ill students and staff wear protective gear such as a mask.

Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette:
The new recommendations emphasize the importance of the basic foundations of influenza prevention: stay home when sick, wash hands frequently with soap and water when possible, and cover noses and mouths with a tissue when coughing or sneezing (or a shirt sleeve or elbow if no tissue is available).

Routine cleaning:
School staff should routinely clean areas that students and staff touch often with the cleaners they typically use. Special cleaning with bleach and other non-detergent-based cleaners is not necessary.

Early treatment of high-risk students and staff:
People at high risk for influenza complications who become ill with influenza-like illness should speak with their health care provider as soon as possible.  Early treatment with antiviral medications is very important for people at high risk because it can prevent hospitalizations and deaths. People at high risk include those who are pregnant, have asthma or diabetes, have compromised immune systems, or have neuromuscular diseases.

Consideration of selective school dismissal:
Although there are not many schools where all or most students are at high risk (for example, schools for medically fragile children or for pregnant students) a community might decide to dismiss such a school to better protect these high-risk students.

Note:  All classrooms in the Moorpark Unified School District have Hand Clens foam hand sanitizer.  Everyone is instructed to use it at least three times a day.

Websites for additional information or resources regarding the swine flu:

Center for Disease Control

Ventura County Public Health

"Preventing the Flu" Fact Sheet

Information about stopping the spread of germs

Let's Fight the Flu Together - PTA website

Dental Health Information

New Dental Exam 
Requirements and Assessment/Waiver Form

New Snack Guidelines

New MRSA Parent's Guide

FORMS:

Authorization for Any Medication Taken During School Hours

Readmission to School of Student with Temporary Disability or Injury


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