As you may have heard, a new influenza virus, called the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, was first identified in the
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) anticipates more illness from the new H1N1 influenza than this past spring and more school-based outbreaks because influenza is typically transmitted more easily in fall and winter. The co-occurrence of H1N1 and seasonal influenza may further escalate the level of illness. As a result, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) has provided guidance to help schools promote a safer environment for students and staff and reduce exposure to influenza during the 2010-11 school year.
As you may know, flu can easily spread from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to reduce the spread of flu in Strongsville City Schools. We want to keep the schools open and functioning in a normal manner during this flu season. But, we need your help to do this.
For now we are doing everything we can to keep our school functioning as usual. Here are a few things you can do to help:
Public health officials will be continually monitoring the spread of flu, the severity of the illness it is causing, and whether the virus characteristics are changing. The CCBH will continue to provide schools an updated assessment of illness severity and revise guidance as indicated.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the flu, please contact Crystal Tackaberry, District School Nurse at 440-572-7069. For additional information, visit www.flu.gov(1-800-232-4636), or the Cuyahoga County Board of Health at www.ccbh.net (216-201-2001).