Flu Information

As of January12, 2010.

The Wilson County Health Dept. is holding an H1N1 clinic, Friday, January 22, 2010 at the Floresville Elementary Campus. Read the flyer for more information. H1N1 flyer

La Vernia ISD has established this web site in order to keep students, staff, parents and community members up to date on developments related to the H1N1 virus, also known as Swine Flu. The latest information available will be posted on this web site.

For the latest information on vaccine availability and when our area may see vaccines use the Texas Flu.org link on the right.

Questions?

If this web site doesn't provide information you are looking for, please contact LVISD Health Services.

Parent Letter

The health of our children is very important to all of us. As you may know, the cold and flu season is coming quickly upon us this year. At the forefront of this, of course, is the novel H1N1 flu. 

H1N1 began circulating in the spring and experts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believe that it will continue to cause illness during the upcoming flu season, which usually begins in the Fall and lasts until the Spring. As with any other viral illness, the flu spreads easily from person to person and school-age children are typically among the groups most affected. Therefore, we are taking steps to reduce the spread of influenza like illness in La Vernia I.S.D. We want to keep the school open to students and functioning in a normal manner during this flu season. We need your help to do this. Our thought is that a coordinated approach by your family and our L.V.I.S.D. family will be our best strategy in preparing for a healthy year.

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Parent letter (Spanish)

Resources

LVISD

• LVISD Health Services

San Antonio

• San Antonio Metro Health Department

State

• Texas Department of State Health Services
• Texas Flu.org
• Dial 2-1-1 for Flu Advice

Federal

• What is H1N1 flu?
• Vaccination information
• What to do if you have flu-like symptoms
• www.flu.gov
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Clean Hands Save Lives!

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. It is best to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds. However, if soap and clean water are not available, use an alcohol-based product to clean your hands. Alcohol-based hand rubs significantly reduce the number of germs on skin and are fast acting.

Precautionary Measures

All Students, parents and families are urged to follow good hygiene habits and common sense.

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
• Hand sanitizers are effective and parents should instruct their children on their proper use.
• Health guidelines suggest you sneeze into your inside elbow area.
• If you use tissues, throw them away after you sneeze.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Have a plan to care for sick family members at home.