2009 H1N1 Virus Causes Canterbury Elementary School in Greendale to Close
October 20, 2009 | 08:11 AM Posted by the
Health
Department
The Village of Greendale Health Department, in
consultation with the Wisconsin Division of Public
Health, announces the closing of Canterbury
Elementary School, 7000 Enfield, because of the high
incidence of influenza-like illness.
On October 19, 2009, over 40% of students were absent and experiencing influenza-like illness symptoms of fever, cough and sore throat. Effective Tuesday, October 20, 2009, through Thursday, October 22, 2009, Canterbury School will be closed. During this time, all academic activities and before and after school activities including Bridge for Kids child care are canceled for Canterbury students and other groups who utilize Canterbury School. School will resume on Friday, October 23, 2009 pending approval of the Health Officer. All other schools in the Greendale School District will remain open at this time.
Any individuals with influenza-like illness should stay home and not go into the community, except to seek medical care, for 24 hours after their fever has subsided.
Asymptomatic contacts of ill people, including contacts of patients with probable or confirmed 2009 H1N1 virus, are not restricted in their activities in the community. However, they should assess their own health frequently, and if they become ill, they should immediately be subject to the same restrictions as currently indicated for ill persons.
Ways to stay healthy and to protect yourself and those around you from getting the flu include:
Additional information can be found at the Greendale Health Department website at http://www.greendale.org or visit www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov or www.greendale.K12.wi.us.
You may also call 2-1-1 for information on the 2009 H1N1 virus. 2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (866)211-3380 or (414)773-0211 or (262)547-3388.
On October 19, 2009, over 40% of students were absent and experiencing influenza-like illness symptoms of fever, cough and sore throat. Effective Tuesday, October 20, 2009, through Thursday, October 22, 2009, Canterbury School will be closed. During this time, all academic activities and before and after school activities including Bridge for Kids child care are canceled for Canterbury students and other groups who utilize Canterbury School. School will resume on Friday, October 23, 2009 pending approval of the Health Officer. All other schools in the Greendale School District will remain open at this time.
Any individuals with influenza-like illness should stay home and not go into the community, except to seek medical care, for 24 hours after their fever has subsided.
Asymptomatic contacts of ill people, including contacts of patients with probable or confirmed 2009 H1N1 virus, are not restricted in their activities in the community. However, they should assess their own health frequently, and if they become ill, they should immediately be subject to the same restrictions as currently indicated for ill persons.
Ways to stay healthy and to protect yourself and those around you from getting the flu include:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Stay home when sick or have flu symptoms.
- Stay away from people who are sick.
- Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing or cough into your upper sleeve.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Frequently wash commonly used surfaces.
- Eat nutritious meals, get plenty of rest and do
not smoke.
Additional information can be found at the Greendale Health Department website at http://www.greendale.org or visit www.pandemic.wisconsin.gov or www.greendale.K12.wi.us.
You may also call 2-1-1 for information on the 2009 H1N1 virus. 2-1-1 service will provide information on prevention and community resources. Your call to 2-1-1 is free and confidential, and is available throughout Wisconsin. 2-1-1 service is available 24 hours 7 days per week. If your cellular provider does not allow calls to 2-1-1, please call (866)211-3380 or (414)773-0211 or (262)547-3388.
