H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinics are now open to ALL patients, regardless of risk group, by appointment only at: Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3260 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901. Click here to see a list of clinic dates and times.
REMINDER! Kids Need a Second Dose
Parents are reminded that young children, age 9 and under, who received the H1N1 vaccine need a second dose. (You must wait at least 21 days after the first injection.) Parents should contact their medical provider or call the hotline for more information.
Flu Activity Continues—Prevention is Critical!
We still have more flu activity than in other years, and a new “wave” of flu is possible this season. Wash your hands, cover your coughs & sneezes, stay home when you’re sick and get vaccinated.
School Information
Educators and staff can help slow the spread of colds and flu. On this page, you will find more information on preventing the flu, as well as, materials and tools for schools. The following information applies to 2009 H1N1 Influenza and Seasonal flu viruses.
Fast Facts
Always remind children to:
- Cover their nose and mouthwith a tissue when they cough or sneeze—have them throw the tissue away after they use it.
- Wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
- Remind them to not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.Germs often spread this way.
More Information
521KB, 2 pages)Questions and answers about the flu, how to protect your child, treatment, and more
Flu recommendations for schools and child care providers
Printable version of answers to questions commonly asked by school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents
CDC recommendations on which children should get a flu vaccine
Research has shown that children less than 5 years of age are at high risk of serious flu-related complications
Fact sheet
Explains why antibiotics don't work for a cold or the flu
Tips and streaming video for parents and children about the steps and benefits of effective hand washing
Guidance from the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS)
School Materials and Posters
Germ Stopper Materials
"Be a Germ Stopper" posters and screensavers. Simple reminders for good hygiene for use in classrooms, cafeterias or laminated for bathrooms.
See the Stop the Spread of Germs site at www.cdc.gov/germstopper.
Cover Your Cough Materials
See the Cover Your Cough page on this site for poster and flyer formatted for use in schools.
"It's a SNAP" Toolkit
Program materials to help prevent school absenteeism
Activities for school administrators, teachers, students and others can do to help stop the spread of germs in schools. See the handcleaning section of the "It's a SNAP" site atwww.itsasnap.org/snap/about.asp.
Scrub Club
Kids can learn about health and hygiene and become members of the Scrub Club(tm) at www.scrubclub.org. The site features a fun and educational animated Webisode with seven "soaper-heros" who battle nasty villains who represent germs and bacteria. Kids learn the six key steps to proper handwashing through a webisode, handwashing song, interactive games, activities for kids and educational materials for teachers are also available to download.
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