• H1N1 Tools for Schools

     

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    Making the difference - New York Statewide School Health Services - H1N1 Influenza A Update: http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/h1n1.cfm
     
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    The NYSDOH Novel H1N1 Flu Telephone Hotline: 1-800-808-1987 (New York City residents call 311)
     
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    The NYSDOH will provide updated guidance as additional information and CDC recommendations become available. Frequently updated information is posted on the NYSDOH website at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/h1n1/information_for_schools.htm

     
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    Frequently updated information is available on the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/general_info.htm or www.flu.gov.

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    The New York State Education Department provides guidance, support, and direction to administrators, faculty, staff, and the school community. A compilation of all H1N1 information provided by NYSDOH and NYSED is posted at http://usny.nysed.gov/swine-flu-info.html.

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    The New York Statewide School Health Service Center provides guidance and support to school health professionals. Frequently updated information is posted at http://www.schoolhealthservicesny.com/.
     
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    Links and contact information for your local (county) health department is available at: www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/lhu/map.htm.

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    A Pandemic Flu Action Kit for Schools in New York State is available at:
    www.nyhealth.gov/diseases/communicable/influenza/pandemic/docs/pandemic_influenza_school_toolkit.pdf.

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    English and Spanish educational materials are available at: www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/h1n1/educational_materials.htm and include:

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    Influenza (H1N1 and Seasonal) Educational Materials Order Form . Got the flu? Here's what to do: Ask for a mask! (poster)

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    Spanish - ¿Tiene la gripe? Sepa lo que debe hacer: pida una mascara (cartel) . Keep Your Germs to Yourself! (pocket card)

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    Spanish - Quédese con sus microbios: No salga de su casa y evite el contacto directo con los demás (folleto) . Stop! Do you have Fever? Cough? Trouble breathing? Please tell the staff immediately! (poster)

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    Spanish - Alto - Aviso Importante Para Todos Los Pacientes Tiene Usted - Fiebre? Tos? Problemas? Para Respirar? (cartel) . Visitors are welcome ... but the flu is NOT! (poster)

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    Spanish - Las visitas son bienvenidas ...La gripe NO! (cartel) . Keep your Germs to Yourself! (poster)11

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    Spanish - ¡Quédese con sus Microbios! (cartel) . What to do? - When someone at home has the flu (brochure)

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    Spanish - ¿Qué se debe hacer? cuando alguien en la casa tiene gripe (folleto) . Keep our School Healthy (poster)

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    Spanish - ¡De usted depende parar la gripe! (cartel) . Keep our School Healthy (poster)

    Ä Spanish - Mantengamos la escuela sana (cartel) . Keep Your Germs to Yourself - Stay Home and avoid close contact with others (poster)