The federal government has predicted a significant outbreak of the H1N1 virus this fall and winter. District 202 began preparing last summer for such an outbreak by planning how we will keep our schools clean and safe; and how we will respond if such an outbreak occurs.

We will continue to work with and rely on guidance from local, state and national health experts. Our plan may change based on actual circumstances.

Please be assured that our main goal is to both ensure our students’ and staff members’ health and well being, and keep our children in school so that they can continue learning.

Remember that H1N1 is, simply, the flu. The best way to prevent the spread of any flu is to practice good hygiene etiquette -- cover your face when you sneeze and wash your hands often with soap and water.

Here is some key information outlining our plans, and steps students, parents and families can take to help prevent the spread of H1N1, and any kind of flu virus.

1. Final H1N1 Clinic slated for Jan. 24/Link to Health Department Web Site (1/14/10)
   
   
2. H1N1 Seasonal Update #2 sent Dec. 14, 2009 - English | Spanish
   
   
3. Will County Health Department Current H1N1 Guidance to Schools (10/23/09)
   
   
4. District 202 Update #1 to Families Re: H1N1 (Ingles y Espanol - 10/19/09)
   
   
5. 2009 H1N1 Influenza: For People with Chronic Medical Conditions (10/23/09)
   
   
6. Education Partners Special Dispatch (10/14/09)
   
   
7. Doctor Says: "What You Need to Know about H1N1"
   
   
8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Flyers
   
   
• Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
  
  
• Information about the Flu (Including the new H1N1 Flu) for People with Certain Medical Conditions
  
  
• CDC Says “Take 3” Steps To Fight The Flu
  
  
9. District 202 Letter to Families About the H1N1 virus (Ingles y Espanol -- August 25, 2009)
   
   
10. Click here to watch this Video: Why Don’t We Do It In Our Sleeves?
    
    
11. Click here to turn Hand Washing into a Fun Health Habit
    
    
12. Hand washing: Meet Henry The Champion Hand washer