1. Responding to Pandemic Flu in the Classroom

2. Visual 2 Background Pandemic influenza:  Occurs when a new flu virus emerges for which there is little or no immunity in the human population.  Has the potential to affect 30 percent of the population and disrupt 40 percent of the workforce.  Should be an essential element of school preparedness and response planning.

3. Visual 3 Flu Basics  The flu usually spreads in respiratory droplets from a cough or sneeze.  Students may become infected by touching something with influenza virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes.  Some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks.

4. Visual 4 Prevention School Administrators  Review the school’s current policies related to pandemic flu. Teachers  Promote good hygiene practices.  Conduct active fever and symptom screening.  Find ways to increase social distances.

5. Visual 5 www.flu.gov www.cdc.gov Prevention Resources

6. Visual 6 Response  Send anyone who exhibits flu symptoms to the school clinic for an examination and to be sent home.  Implement alternate teaching strategies in the event of significant absences.

7. Visual 7 Academic Continuity What are some suggestions for sustaining learning during extended school closures?

8. Visual 8 School Emergency Operations Plan What sections of the school EOP relate to pandemic flu? Are these procedures current?

9. Visual 9 Next Steps How can we improve our readiness for pandemic flu?