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H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information

Pinellas County Schools is working collaboratively with our colleagues at the Pinellas County Health Department to keep abreast of the reported cases of swine flu in the United States. The district is encouraging parents, students and staff members to practice good hygiene to stay healthy. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends the following actions:

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 hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.

November 16, 2009

Due to current H1N1 vaccine shortages, the Pinellas County Health Department is postponing the school vaccine clinics at middle and high schools. The clinics will be rescheduled in December. Parents will notified about new dates as soon as they are scheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

11-6-09 Update

General Questions and Answers-Thimerosal

Revised Parent Consent Form – H1N1 Injection

11-2-09 Update:

The Pinellas County Health Department plans to begin the H1N1 flu vaccine program beginning Nov 9. Click here for the school schedule.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the H1N1 (Swine flu) vaccine program at schools.

H1N1 Vaccine Parent Information Packet – Elementary

H1N1 Vaccine Parent Information Packet – Middle & High School

Click on the link below for information about the Nasal Mist Vaccine.

http://www.cdc.gov/FLU/about/qa/nasalspray.htm

Other helpful websites:

http://www.myflusafety.com/