Influenza H1N1 Flu Information and Resources for Schools
In an effort to ensure that the most current and accurate information about the H1N1 (Swine) Flu is available to the public, 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 to you and dispel rumors or misinformation that may circulate about pandemic influenza, including the recent outbreak of the H1N1 flu.
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 flu outbreak information. Please rely on the following links for official information:
- H1N1 Flu Virus Workshop Attracts Sacramento County School Representatives—SCOE and Sacramento County Public Health division co-host event (includes downloadable handouts from 8/24/09 workshop)
- Workshop Video Stream (requires Adobe Flash Player plugin)
- Sacramento County Department of Health & Human Services—latest Sacramento County H1N1 information
- Updated Federal Guidelines for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Schools
(Health & Human Services news release, 8/7/09) - Updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall 2009 Flu Season (Health & Human Services)
- California Department of Education—frequently asked questions regarding schools and flu outbreak
- How Schools Can Prepare
- Healthy Habits—Be a Germ Stopper
- Sacramento County Action Kit for Schools
- California Department of Health Services—for news on a statewide level
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—for federal health information
- World Health Organization—news & information
- H1N1 Flu Virus Workshop Attracts Sacramento County School Representatives—SCOE and Sacramento County Public Health division co-host event (downloadable handouts from 8/25/09 workshop)
We encourage you to visit this page frequently for the latest official and detailed information regarding how best to deal with the current H1N1 flu outbreak. Please refer to our listing of Sacramento County district and school contact information should you have questions about individual schools or districts.
