Rhiza Labs FluTracker Forum

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/health/new ... 0911101610

Also, here is a copy of the memo Superintendent Storm sent, posted at:
http://monotreme1000.wordpress.com/2009 ... ht-choice/

http://www.connpost.com/ci_13772705
Trumbull, Connecticut Schools Report Flu Cases

Here is a letter sent out today by the principal of St. Mark School in Stratford, Connecticut. It is ridiculous because there are a number of H1N1 probable cases at the school, confirmed by positive Type A nasal swabs and diagnosed by pediatricians, yet the school is trying to downplay it, mask the medical evidence and otherwise ignore it. And that makes me very angry because my children, students at this school, were diagnosed with H1N1 by their doctor.


November 12, 2009

Dear Parents,

It has come to my attention that there is some undue concern regarding the “flu situation” at St. Mark School. The ability to communicate quickly via email and texting sometimes complicates matters and distorts the reality of the situation.

In order to alleviate any concerns, I will give you an update on the “flu situation” here at our school. I am sure that you can understand that we do not send home or announce names of students/staff members who may be out of school for illness. However, we closely monitor reasons for absenteeism- and that is why we need accurate reporting from home!

Thankfully, at this time, we are not seeing significant numbers of students staying home sick for the flu or any other reason.. A few parents have reported that a child had contracted the flu or was experiencing flu-like symptoms. It appears that many pediatricians are not specifically testing for H1N1 unless a child is seriously ill and/or requires hospitalization. I have been conferring on a regular basis with the school nurses and the Stratford Health Department since they closely monitor the situation in all schools, including our own. There are schools in our area with much higher absentee rates.

As a reminder, if your child is not feeling well, please keep him/her at home. Children with a fever they should not return to school until they have gone at least 24 hours without symptoms. Here at school, we continue to emphasize effective hygiene and prevention measures.

We welcome donations of extra hand sanitizer and tissues for our classrooms!

Please make sure your child/ren get plenty of rest and come to school after having a healthy breakfast As always, know that you may contact our school nurse with any health-related questions regarding your child/ren. I am also available if you have any questions or concerns.

http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/th ... lsyet.html
Article is entitled "Swine Flu not an issue in Weston schools...yet". However, see the contradictory information included in the article. The School Superintendent is first quoted as saying that the absenteeism rates are average. But then the Director of Health is quoted as saying that he has seen vast increased reports of flu-like illnesses, "a spike".