There has been a lot of talk about the flu. The following information may help to answer questions you may have about controlling the spread of the flu and other contagious illnesses.

1. Frequent hand washing with soap and water for 20 seconds will help control
the spread of the virus. If soap and water are not available, an alcohol-based
hand rub may be used.

2. Cover your cough or sneeze by coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or into
a tissue, not your hands. If you forget and use your hands, you should wash
your hands afterwards.

3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spread of germs.

4. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:

• Fever or feeling feverish/chills
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue (very tired)
• Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

If you or your child are experiencing any of these symptoms, and have
concerns, please contact your primary care provider or school nurse.

5. If you are sick with flu-like illness, you should limit contact with others as
much as possible and stay at home except to get medical care or for other
necessities. You should be fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of
antipyretics such as: Tylenol, Acetaminophen, Motrin, Advil, Ibuprofen, etc.)
before returning to school or work. Remember that some viruses will linger,
and these precautions are taken to avoid the spread of diseases. For our
purposes, any temperature greater than 100 degrees (orally) is considered a
fever.

6. Remember – it is not too late to get a flu shot!

Please read additional and important information about the Flu in English.

Please read additional and important information about the Flu in Español.

Please read additional and important information about the Flu in Portuguese.

Mosquitoes are out! But there are simple steps you can take to
help prevent mosquito bites and the diseases they can cause.

Protect Children from Mosquito Bites!

¡Los mosquitos están fuera! Pero hay pasos simples que puedes tomar para ayuda a prevenir las picaduras de mosquitos y las enfermedades que pueden causar.

¡Proteja a los niños de las Picaduras de Mosquitos!