H1N1 Information
At BCP we have been gathering recommendations and information regarding the H1N1 virus, we share the following information with you.
Please refer to the following link for recommendations and information provided by the Oregon Department of Human Services regarding the H1N1 flu: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/emergencyinfo/swineflu/schoolupdate8-31-09.pdf.
BCP asks that parents read this informational document with emphasis on the prevention recommendations, “watch for symptoms” and “stay home if ill” sections.
BCP would like parents to contact the office if their child is ill. Please report symptoms as well.
If your child has influenza symptoms (fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit plus cough or sore throat), please contact your child’s physician for advice.
What will happen if a student is diagnosed with H1N1 flu?
As the H1N1 flu virus continues to run at a level equivalent with seasonal flu in Oregon
and across the United States, the state Public Health Division has updated the school
closure policy. In most instances, closure of schools or child care facilities will not be
recommended. However, students who are ill should continue to stay at home and
schools should continue to work with their local health departments. This policy is
consistent with the guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The decision to close a school will be made based upon the extent and severity of disease
in the local area by the local health department in the local area by the local health
department in consultation with school officials and the Oregon Public Health Division.
If a school is closed, all school – or childcare-related gatherings will be closed or
canceled, and parents and students will be encouraged to avoid congregating outside of
the school.
A school would be closed for a period of time to be determined depending upon extent
and severity of illness.
The purpose of closing schools will be to decrease contact among children in order to
decrease their risk of getting sick and to limit the spread of infection. If we have a school
closure, parents should be prepared to arrange for child care in a non-group setting,
preferably at home.
Please refer to the following link for recommendations and information provided by the Oregon Department of Human Services regarding the H1N1 flu: http://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/emergencyinfo/swineflu/schoolupdate8-31-09.pdf.
BCP asks that parents read this informational document with emphasis on the prevention recommendations, “watch for symptoms” and “stay home if ill” sections.
BCP would like parents to contact the office if their child is ill. Please report symptoms as well.
If your child has influenza symptoms (fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit plus cough or sore throat), please contact your child’s physician for advice.
What will happen if a student is diagnosed with H1N1 flu?
As the H1N1 flu virus continues to run at a level equivalent with seasonal flu in Oregon
and across the United States, the state Public Health Division has updated the school
closure policy. In most instances, closure of schools or child care facilities will not be
recommended. However, students who are ill should continue to stay at home and
schools should continue to work with their local health departments. This policy is
consistent with the guidelines of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The decision to close a school will be made based upon the extent and severity of disease
in the local area by the local health department in the local area by the local health
department in consultation with school officials and the Oregon Public Health Division.
If a school is closed, all school – or childcare-related gatherings will be closed or
canceled, and parents and students will be encouraged to avoid congregating outside of
the school.
A school would be closed for a period of time to be determined depending upon extent
and severity of illness.
The purpose of closing schools will be to decrease contact among children in order to
decrease their risk of getting sick and to limit the spread of infection. If we have a school
closure, parents should be prepared to arrange for child care in a non-group setting,
preferably at home.
posted by Bethlehem Christian Preschool at 7:44 PM
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