Important Information about H1N1 Swine Flu

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amilies and staff are urged to review the information below on H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) in order to exercise optimal health hygiene practices, and to stay informed about potential health issues. This information will be updated as new information becomes available.

• Sept. 2009 Letter to Families from the Superintendent of Schools and the Stamford Director of Health
  • English version (PDF file)
  • Versión en español (archivo PDF)

• Stamford Health Department H1N1 Flu Vaccination Hotline
  (pre-recorded and updated weekly) (203) 977-4213

• Stamford H1N1 General Hotline (203) 276-4948

• Informacion y recursos para familias en H1N1:
  • Información General at pandemicflu.gov
  • Información general sobre la influenza porcina (gripe porcina)
  • La influenza porcina y usted (gripe porcina)
  • Influenza H1N1 (gripe porcina) at CDC.gov

• General Flu Information:
  • H1N1 Facts for Families of School-Aged Children
  • List of Connecticut Towns with Confirmed Cases
  • Connecticut State Department of Public Health
  • Federal Centers for Disease Control
  • City of Stamford website

• Flu Care:
  • Caring for Someone Sick at Home
  • Home Care Guidance
  • When To Keep Your Child Home

• Flu Vaccine:
  • H1N1 Influenza Vaccine

• Managing Flu Stress:
  • Talking to Children About H1N1 (Swine Flu)
  • Tips for Managing Flu Stress
  • Coping With Emotions During Public Health Emergencies