H1N1: A Current Educational Issue

By: Lindsay Bryant

What is H1N1?

•New human influenza virus•Contagious•Pandemic

Importance of H1N1

Hospitalizations and deaths areoccurring all around the world

Age groups affected by H1N1

H1N1 Background Information

•Respiratory infection •Caused by an influenza virus•Contagious •Spread by humans

H1N1 Confirmed Dates

•June 19, 2009: All 50 states had confirmed cases of H1N1

•June 11 2009: World Health Organization affirmed H1N1 a global pandemic

•April 15, 2009: First confirmed case of H1N1 in United States

H1N1 Symptoms include but not limited to:•Fever•Chills •Cough•Stuffy nose•Sore throat

How H1N1 is impacting K-12 Education

•Students missing school•Teachers missing school•Students falling behind in school•Classes being cancelled•Lectures being put on hold•Schools having to be dismissed

H1N1 Current Prevention

1.) Stay home when sick2.) Separate ill students and staff3.) Use hygiene and respiratory etiquette4.) Routine school cleaning5.) Early treatment of high risk students and staff6.) Consideration of selective school dismissal

Future prevention if H1N1 cases increase

1.) Active screenings2.) High risk students and staff stay home3.) Students with ill household members stay home4.) Increase distance between people at schools5.) Extend time period an ill person must stay home6.) School dismissals

Overview•H1N1 is a serious illness•H1N1 is a major k-12 educational issue around the world•There many symptoms to watch for•There are many ways to prevent the spreading of H1N1

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