IMPORTANT MESSAGE: 1 Case of Swine Flu Confirmed at Mather Heights

A message from MATHER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MATHER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Message sent - 8/28/2009
H1N1



Dear Mather Heights Families,

This is your principal Mrs. Hamlin. Please read this important message about the H1N1 virus.

We learned late this afternoon that a member of our student body was diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu.

While there may have been cases reported of the H1N1 virus from within our school community, we are consistently monitoring the condition of our students and taking all necessary steps to ensure student safety and a safe school environment. We are in regular contact with the Sacramento County Health Department, and we will keep you informed about any developments that affect the health of our students and staff. At this time they are not recommending any school closure and if your child is feeling well, they are encouraged to come to school.

We ask that parents monitor their children and report any students with flu-like symptoms to both the principal and your health care provider. Signs and symptoms of influenza include:

• Fever of 100 degrees or higher
• Chills
• Sore throat or trouble swallowing
• Coughing or sneezing
• Body aches, headache
• Fatigue

When we have a report of the flu at a site, we will take all reasonable steps to sanitize the desks and other surfaces that students are likely to touch. Students, staff and parents can best protect themselves by following the advice of health professionals. They have been reminding everyone to:

 Wash their hands frequently and thoroughly
 Cover their mouths with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
 And to stay home if feeling ill


Thank you for listening to this message.

More information about the H1N1 Virus can be found at the district’s website at www.fcusd.org