Canterbury Elementary School in Greendale to Reopen October 23, 2009
October 22, 2009 | 03:21 PM Posted by the
Health
Department
The Greendale Health Department in consultation with
the Wisconsin Division of Health has given permission
to the Greendale School District to reopen Canterbury
Elementary School on Friday, October 23, 2009. The
school was closed from October 20-22 due to the high
number of students and staff ill with influenza-like
illness most likely due to the 2009 H1N1 influenza
virus.
The Greendale Health Department will work closely with the Greendale School District to continue to monitor absences of students and staff at Canterbury as well as all other Greendale school district schools on a daily basis. Because influenza outbreaks happen in waves, more people may become ill and other measures may need to be taken.
All well children may return to school. Any people who continue to be ill with influenza-like illness of fever, cough, sore throat, chills or body aches should remain at home and not go into the community until 24 hours after their fever has subsided without fever reducing medication.
Ways to stay healthy and to protect yourself and those around you from getting the flu include:
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.
The Greendale Health Department will work closely with the Greendale School District to continue to monitor absences of students and staff at Canterbury as well as all other Greendale school district schools on a daily basis. Because influenza outbreaks happen in waves, more people may become ill and other measures may need to be taken.
All well children may return to school. Any people who continue to be ill with influenza-like illness of fever, cough, sore throat, chills or body aches should remain at home and not go into the community until 24 hours after their fever has subsided without fever reducing medication.
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.
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.
