Nassau County officials unveiled their plan of attack, which focuses on prevention. They're following guidelines just issued by the federal government. For example, stay home when you are sick, separate ill students from students and staff, and practice good hygiene.
In addition to weekly conference calls between school and health officials, vaccinations will become available to the public. Doctors are encouraging parents to take advantage of the opportunity.
"I'm going to for my whole family so they don't get sick," one parent said.
Of course preventing the virus from spreading is more challenging when it comes to playgrounds and contact sports. Last week one school district instituted a no touching policy
You can find out more from the Nassau County School District by visiting their website at https://www.edline.net/pages/Nassau_County_School_District.
Town hall meetings will also be held at the following locations:
Farmingdale public library
Sept
16
12pm to 2pm
7pm to 9pm
Plainedge public library
Sep 22
2 30pm to 3 30pm
7pm to 9pm
NEW YORK SWINE FLU RESOURCE GUIDE
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
From New York City Health Department
Facts about flu
http://www.nyc.gov/flu
From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
General information about swine flu
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu
Swine Flu Case Definitions
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/casedef_swineflu.htm
Swine Flu Infection Control and Patient Care
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_infection_control.htm
Preventing the Flu
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
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