Call for COSH Executive Committee Nominations
Deadline December 15, 2009
The AAP Council on School Health (COSH) is seeking candidates for 2 positions on the COSH Executive Committee. Successful candidates can serve up to two 3-year terms beginning July 1, 2010. Nominations for these positions will be accepted until December 15, 2009 and elections will be held in March 2010. Click here to learn more about how the qualifications and to submit your nomination.
WHAT'S NEW
For the latest information about the 2009 H1N1 Influenza and schools please visit:
CDC Resources for K-12 Schools
Updated Guidance for the Fall Flu Season
National School Boards Association - H1N1 Planning for Schools
For general information about the 2009 H1N1 Influenza, visit:
CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Information
Information from the AAP for Parents and Caregivers
Information from the AAP for Health Care Professionals
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School Hygiene
With the recent outbreak of H1N1 Influenza A, the need to practice good hygiene in schools is vitally important. As with any flu, the CDC advises some common sense measures for preventing the spread of this most recent novel influenza strain.
-Avoid close contact
-Stay home when sick
-Cover your mouth and nose
-Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth
-Practice good health habits
-Clean your hands
Teaching students cough etiquette and good hand washing can go a long way in preventing the spread of serious respiratory illness like H1N1 Influenza A. View these resources for more information about hand hygiene and cough etiquette.
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