H1N1 & Pertussis: Health Information and Resources for Schools

In an effort to provide the public with current and accurate information about H1N1 (Swine) Flu and Pertussis (Whooping Cough), the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) has established this special page to serve as a central location for important news and referral information. Our goal is to provide the most accurate information and dispel rumors or misinformation that may circulate.

The Sacramento County Department of Health & Human Services is the official agency in the county for disseminating health information. This page serves as a resource for current health information. Please rely on the following links for official information:

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

• Sacramento County Public Health Division
• California Department of Education (flu outbreak FAQ)
• How Schools Can Prepare (California Department of Education)
• Healthy Habits: Be a Germ Stopper (posters and resource materials)
  
• Sacramento County Action Kit for Schools
  
• California Department of Public Health (statewide health news & information)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (national health news & information)
• World Health Organization (news & information)

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information

• Sacramento County Public Health Division (Pertussis information)
• Pertussis Information (Centers for Disease Control)
  
• Guidelines for the Control of Pertussis Outbreaks (Centers for Disease Control)
• Health Services & School Nursing (CDE outside source)
• National Association of School Nurses (tools & school resources)

We encourage you to visit this and the linked pages regularly for the latest official information regarding how best to deal with the current H1N1 and Pertussis outbreaks. Please refer to our listing of Sacramento County district contact information should you have questions for individual districts or schools.