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Dear Key Communicator:

This morning at 11:00 A.M. the Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) informed the school district about a new Center of Disease Control (CDC) guidance released today regarding the length of time that a school is required to remain closed after a confirmed case of H1N1 virus (Swine Flu). The CDC recommendations state "If a school dismisses students or a childcare facility closes, schools and childcare facilities should dismiss students for a minimum of 14 days." Based on this information, the HCPHES has altered their initial recommendation and Yeager Elementary will be closed until Monday, May 18 pending no additional confirmed cases.

The reason for closing schools during the H1N1 flu season is to reduce the spread of the virus from child to child. It is important to note the CDC also recommends that parents and students avoid congregating outside of the school setting.

As a Key Communicator, I know you are concerned about the health of our community. The district will continue to keep you informed with the most current and updated information.

For more information about this new CDC guidance please consult the resources located at the following website http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/K12_dismissal.htm."

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Comment from: houstonianforever [Member]

05/01/09 @ 16:47

Here is something I received in an email from my company:

"To Worldwide Employees:

As reported in the media, there has been a recent outbreak of Influenza A(H1N1), sometimes referred to as Swine Flu. Oceaneering is closely monitoring this situation with the guidance from the Company's Medical Director. As much of the information reported can be confusing, we would like to provide you with information and guidance that will help you, your family members and co-workers stay healthy.

You can help reduce your exposure to the flu or reduce the risk of spreading the flu by staying informed and following the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). You may want to access their websites to obtain more detailed information. [ www.cdc.gov and www.who.int/en/ ]

If you or a member of your family experience the flu or symptoms of the flu, please inform your local HR representative immediately. During this time of high alert, please give particular attention to your health and any symptoms of illness that may arise. Stay home if you are not well, and contact your healthcare provider or seek medical attention at an emergency care facility if you develop flu-like symptoms. Carefully consider any travel plans. If you are ill, you should not travel.

Employees are strongly encouraged to follow good personal hygiene practices, such as:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
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.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Oceaneering will continue to closely monitor this situation. Managers, please provide this information to employees who do not have access to email.


The information below was obtained from the CDC.

What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How does swine flu spread?
Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?
First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands."

Hopefully this is helpful.

Comment from: Johnny Ogletree [Member]

05/05/09 @ 15:29

At 1:15 p.m. this afternoon, health officials at Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES) contacted the school district to announce revised school closing guidelines issued from the Center for Disease (CDC). The CDC no longer finds it necessary for schools to be closed if they have a suspected or confirmed case of the H1N1 virus, and schools that had closed for flu-related reasons may now reopen. Yeager and Horne Elementary Schools will re-open for all staff and students on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. All CFISD schools may resume previously canceled school-related activities. Decisions regarding the re-scheduling of these activities and events will be determined by district and campus administration.



The CDC continues to recommend students and staff with flu-like symptoms stay home-or be sent home-for a minimum of 7 days, and adults continue to monitor children's health (and their own) for flu-like symptoms. Please visit www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/K12_dismissal.htm for more information on H1N1 flu.



The district will continue to keep you informed with the most current and updated information on the district website: http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/health/swine.htm.

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Johnny grew up in Houston and there after receiving his graduate degree. He has spent time working with and serving families and children for over nine years, as a mentor, family therapist, and substitute teacher. Johnny earned a B.S. in Political Science and Master of Divinity at Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. He has spent most of his time working in the community as a role model and mentor and has worked as the Pastor of Community Life for over five years. Currently working as Teen Pastor there, Johnny has a heart for children and enjoys seeing them excel and reach their full potential.

Quinita attended Virginia Union University under a Presidential Scholar Award and obtained a B.A. in Psychology and Master of Divinity from the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. She has recently completed work on her second Masters degree from University of Houston in Educational Psychology, and is now enrolled at Texas A & M in pursuit of her Doctorate. Quinita hails from a family of educators who have served the public for over 30 years. Quinita has worked in the field of education for over eight years, as an Assistant Director of Preschool and Christian Academy; teacher at a NAEYC accredited school, tutor, and nanny. She is a life-long learner, who is interested in seeing children enjoy excelling academically while pursing scholarly endeavors. She is passionate about equipping children with educational skills that will transform their lives and prepare them for a rewarding career. Her job requires her to develop and implement an after-school program and supervise a staff and deal directly with parents and student of all ages.