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PROGRAMS
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MEDIA RELATIONS & PUBLIC INFORMATION:
H1N1 (SWINE) INFLUENZA PLANNING FOR SCHOOLS
(Updated 9/11/09)
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OVERVIEW
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The Vermont Department of Education is supporting the Vermont Department of Health in informing Vermont schools about the H1N1 (Swine) influenza. School administrators, staff, parents, students and community members should contact the Vermont Department of Health or visit the federal site for the latest H1N1 guidance. Use the links below to view department communications and links to key information Web sites.
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LINKS TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION (Updated 9/11/09)
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Department Communications: (Updated 9/11/09)
- H1N1 School Dismissal Guidance
 (Added 9/11/09)
This important communication from the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) on H1N1 school dismissal guidance is designed to decrease the spread of influenza among students and staff. This guidance is based on the current level of illness severity (as of September 11, 2009). The VDH will provide weekly updates on flu activity on their Web site. There will be different guidance and recommendations if the severity of illness increases. Schools can obtain information from the Department of Health Web site at healthvermont.gov or by calling the health department at 1 (800) 640-4374 or (802) 863-7240.
- Letter and Forms on School-based Clinics for H1N1 Flu Vaccine(Added 9/11/09)
This joint letter from Health Commissioner Wendy Davis and Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca outlines the state plan for hosting school-based clinics for the H1N1 Flu Vaccine for students. In addition to this important letter, this packet includes the options schools have for voluntarily participating in the clinics, and a form schools are required to fill out and return to the Health Department by September 18, 2009.
- Letter from Commissioner Vilaseca and Department of Health Commissioner Davis Regarding H1N1 (Swine Flu) and Action Steps for Schools
Please review this important letter from Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca and Health Commissioner Wendy Davis including guidance for schools in preparation for an anticipated resurgence of the H1N1 virus this fall in schools.
- Letter from Education Commissioner Armando Vilaseca and Health Commissioner Wendy Davis
- One-Page Action Steps for Schools to Prevent the Spread of Flu
- Comments on H1N1 at the Vermont Principals Association (VPA) Conference (8/5/09)
Jill Remick, Communications Director for the department, gave a brief update to the Vermont Principals Association on H1N1 August 5, 2009.
National & State Resources:
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Flu.gov
This is an official U.S. Government Web site managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and provides one-stop access to H1N1, avian and pandemic flu information. It provides a Q & A for schools and parents, a communications tool kit, and specific policy guidance on preventing the spread of H1N1 in schools.
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Vermont Department of Health: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
View the latest H1N1 guidance for Vermonters, based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Vermont Health Commissioner Wendy Davis. This site contains health alerts and news releases, fact sheets and information, a planning checklist and more. For additional information, contact the Vermont Department of Health.
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Vermont Department of Health School Liaison List 2009
The State of Vermont school nurse consultant resides at the Department of Health. Currently Vermont Department of Health school liaisons have been assigned to specific supervisory union regions to provide technical assistant to school staff. Use the link above for a list of those liaisons.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Jill Remick, Communications Director
(802) 828-3154 (P)
(802) 828-3140 (F)
jill.remick@state.vt.us
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