New CDC guidelines

Schools no longer have to close if they have a suspected or actual case of the flu, and schools that had closed for flu-related reasons may now reopen. Sick students and staff with flu-like symptoms should stay home—or be sent home—for a minimum of 7 days, and adults should continue to monitor children’s health (and their own) for flu-like symptoms. Schools should continue to encourage common-sense measures to reduce the flu’s spread

How Do I Protect My Family From Getting the Swine Flu (H1N1)?

Parents and their children should take common sense measures to protect against contracting and spreading the flu. These measures include:

• avoiding close contact with people who are sick
• staying home when you are sick to help prevent others from catching your illness
• covering your mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, cleaning your hands often
• avoiding touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
• practicing other good health habits such as getting plenty of rest and eating healthy food