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Updates from Troup County School System

March 31, 2010

H1N1 Recommendations from District 4 Public Health - Parent Letter from Dr. Michael Brackett

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March 29, 2010

Georgia Department of Community Health Reports on Current H1N1 Status

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October 28, 2009

District 4 Public Health Offering H1N1 Vaccine: 

District 4 Public Health received their first shipment of 2009 H1N1 vaccine.  It is being administered to healthy children and young adults 2-24 years old, health care workers, emergency responders, and parents and caregivers of children aged less than 24 months.  Call the District 4 Public Health Hotline for information on H1N1 vaccine availability in our area. 

District 4 Public Health Hotline:  1-888-899-9788

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October 12, 2009

Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Vaccines - a message from District 4 Public Health and Flu Free Schools:

FLU FREE SCHOOLS WANTS YOU TO BE AWARE OF YOUR FLU VACCINE OPTIONS THIS FALL.

·         The CDC recommends that all school children receive their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible, and the 2009 H1N1 vaccine as soon as it becomes available.
·         Both of these vaccines will be available in two forms: nasal spray (FluMist) and injection (flu shot). Only the seasonal flu vaccine is currently offered in schools.
·         Health departments in Public Health District 4 have a limited supply of 2009 H1N1 nasal spray vaccine, that is currently only being offered to healthy children 2-4 years of age. (2009 H1N1 vaccine is not currently available for school aged children.)

 

·         The 2009 H1N1 flu shot will be available soon.

 

·         It is safe and effective to receive both the 2009 H1N1 flu shot and the seasonal flu shot at the same time.

 

·         It is safe and effective to receive either of the vaccines as a nasal spray (FluMist) and the other as a flu shot, even at the same time.

 

·         It is safe, but possibly not as effective, to receive the nasal spray of both vaccines at the same time. Please note: The CDC recommends separating the seasonal nasal spray vaccine and the 2009 H1N1 nasal spray vaccine by a minimum of four weeks.

For more information:

 

            www.district4health.org or call 888-899-9788

 

            www.cdc.gov/flu

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 September 10, 2009

Troup County Schools update on flu procedures:

  • Doctor's Note Not Required
  • Guidelines for Parents - When to Keep Students at Home
  • Changes to the Final Examination - Exemption Policy

West Georgia Health System provides helpful information on flu prevention and how to care for those with flu.

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 August 18, 2009

District 4 Public Health press release:  Flu-Like Illness in Communities District-Wide 

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August 17, 2009

On August 17th, Dr. Michael Brackett, District Health Director of District 4 Public Health and Dr. Edwin Smith, Superintendent of Troup County Schools issued the following letter to parents of all students in Troup County Schools:

Letter in English

Letter in Spanish

Letter in Korean

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August 17, 2009

 District 4 Public Health has created a fact sheet for seasonal flu and H1N1.  Click here to view the fact sheet.

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August 17, 2009

CDC Says "Take 3" Steps To Fight The Flu.  Click here to view the brochure.

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August 17, 2009

 As part of the Troup County School System Pandemic Influenza Response Plan, several fact sheets were developed to provide valuable information to staff and parents.

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August 17, 2009

The CDC has prepared Fact Sheets for parents.

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Action Steps for Parents to Protect Your Child and Family from the Flu this School Year

Action Steps for Parents of Children at High Risk for Flu Complications

Action Steps for Parents if School is Dismissed or Children are Sick and Must Stay Home


  • August 17, 2009

    On August 7th, the CDC updated their guidance for K-12 Schools for the Fall Flu Season. 

    H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu):  Resources for Child Care Programs, Schools, Colleges, and Universities

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