H1N1 Flu News

With so much information on the H1N1 flu, Child Care Connection has put together a list of links to reliable sources of information for both child care and early education providers; as well as, parents and caregivers.

Information for Child Care and Early Education Providers:

• CDC guidance document for child care providers (click here)  A communication tool kit is also available from the CDC.

• The Center for Disease Control is the best source for information about Swine Flu.  Check out their website for the most current information.

• The Ohio Department of Health established a toll-free information line for Ohioans with questions about swine flu. The information line is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 1-866-800-1404 if you have questions about swine flu. You can also visit their website at www.odh.ohio.gov

• NACCRRA, our nation's leading voice for child care, has developed Resources to Help You Prepare for, Plan and Respond to a Possible Outbreak for child care programs.

• Akron Children’s Hospital is making every effort to ensure the children and families of northeast Ohio continue to have access to the highest quality pediatric care.  They have compiled a list of resources for your use. 

• If your school closes due to cases of H1N1, you must notify the Ohio Department of Health.  Instructions available HERE

Information specific to your county:

• Mahoning County-www.mahoning-health.org

• Medina County-www.medinahealth.org

• Portage County-www.co.portage.oh.us/healthdepartment

• Stark County-www.starkhealth.org

• Summit County-www.schd.org

• Trumbull County-www.tcbh.org

Resources for Parents and Caregivers:

• The Center for Disease Control is the best source for information about  H1N1 Flu specific for parents.  Check out their website for the most current information.

• CDC Advice for Parents on talking with children about H1N1concenrs.

• Child Care Aware, America's most trusted child care resource, has compiled a list of resources for parents.  Click here for more information.

 

 

What Can You Do To Stay Healthy & Keep Others Healthy:

• Stay informed

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.

• Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

• Cover your cough by using the sleeve of your garment or use a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of the tissue in the trash after you use it.

• Avoid contact with sick people. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

• If you get sick, it is recommended that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to avoid infecting them.
  

 

 

 

 

 

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