H1N1 Flu Virus (formerly called Swine Flu) Update October 30, 2009 - H1N1 Update and Consent Forms Statement from Department of Health and Senior Services Commissioner Heather Howard on most recent information on H1N1 influenza H1N1 Influenza Update – Week of October 19 H1N1 – Search for Flu Clinics in New Jersey The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services advised schools and daycare centers to be alert for flu like cases in the coming weeks. Click http://www.nj.gov/health for information, including tips on preventing the spread of illness and links to more resources. Additional information is available at the Center for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Information for School and Childcare Settings April 27, 2009 Resources for to use with children Scrub Club http://www.scrubclub.org/ Kids can learn about health and hygiene and become members of the Scrub Club(tm) at www.scrubclub.org/ All you have to do is wash your hands Podcast: This Podcast teaches children how and when to wash their hands properly. http://www2a.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11072 More Information @ http://www.flu.gov Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents Policy guidance is now available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the H1N1 virus, intended for K-12 schools, teachers, administrators, and parents. You will find it here: CDC Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year CDC has also created a health-focused toolkit for teachers and parents, located here: Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12) Here is a link the press release summarizing a joint announcement on Aug. 7 from Secretaries Duncan (ED), Sebelius (HHS), and Napolitano (DHS): More Information @ http://www.ed.gov Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Flu in Schools Offer Many Options Vaccines, Vaccine Allocation and Vaccine research CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/exclusion.htm