If your child is experiencing any flu-like symptoms, it is important that he or she remain home until the child has gotten better and has been well for two days. In order to reduce the spread of germs, you should avoid taking your children to public gatherings such as the mall or sporting events while they are sick. It is also important to teach your children how to reduce the risk of getting the flu and how to protect others from infections.
General tips for decreasing the spread of germs include:
- Most important: washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. If water is not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used. Gels, rubs and hand wipes all work well, as long as they contain at least 60% alcohol. Hand wipes must be disposed of properly. Always read and follow label instructions when using hand sanitizer.
- Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (if a tissue is not available, the crook of the arm).
- Teach your children to keep their hands away from their face and avoid touching their mouth, nose or eyes.
- Carefully dispose of the tissues in a wastebasket, and then wash your hands.
- Do not share drinking cups or food.
While the current situation does not warrant closure, if a confirmed case of swine flu is reported, we may close for several days. I will communicate with you immediately in the event of a closure.
If closed children should be kept home and avoid settings that will put them in close contact with other children. I understand that this may be a challenge for your family, and recommend you plan ahead in case of a closing.
Please say informed. For information about swine flu, visit the DPH's web site at http://www.ct.gov.ctfluwatch/swineflu the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov/flu/swine
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children and our daycare healthy.
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