Being prepared for an influenza pandemic can help protect the health of staff members and students. Experts believe a worldwide outbreak, or pandemic, of
influenza will happen someday. During a pandemic, schools and daycares may be temporarily
closed to lessen the spread of flu. While many schools have systems in place for notifying staff and students of “snow days” there are still other
issues to think about.
Are you looking for ways to engage your students while teaching meaningful lessons on health? Would you like to open communications in your community about the potential impact of a flu pandemic on your district?
We might have some publications to help you. For some classroom activities, download some coloring pages from our publications library or the 2007 Be Healthy, Be Prepared coloring book calendar. Talk to your local health department about materials available to them for conducting a tabletop exercise in your county. Contact your local health commissioner .
The Ohio Department of Health has developed a Pandemic Influenza Toolkit for Ohio Schools. The kit contains planning information, guidance on disease surveillance and reporting, infection control measures, sample media releases and more. Kits were sent to school districts and local health departments in early 2007. Download your copy here.
Last Updated May 6, 2009
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