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April 15, 2010
Dr. Brian O'Connor, Medical Health Officer, has provided a letter to students, parents, and staff of North Shore schools with an update on measles.
October 16, 2009
Dr. Brian O'Connor, Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health - North Shore, has provided an update on the H1N1 influenza virus (human swine flu). It provides important information about preventative measures and when the vaccine will be available. [Click the image to view]
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The Health authorities have advised that the most important preventions are: |
- Wash your hands often with warm, soapy water
- Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth
- Practise proper cough/sneeze etiquette
- Stay home from school or work if you are ill.
How to:
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September 8, 2009
John Lewis, Superintendent of Schools, has prepared an H1N1 information letter for parents, students, and staff. The letter will be sent home to families in the first week of school. Click here for a copy of the letter.
August 21, 2009
Students and parents can access the most up-to-date information and developments regarding the H1N1 influenza virus on the Province of B.C.'s website.
Information for Parents, Students and Schools provides fact sheets and current resources with information about the H1N1 situation in B.C. These include:
- Protecting your kids from the H1N1 flu virus
- If you think your child has the H1N1 flu virus
- Talking to kids about the H1N1 flu virus
- Q&A for parents about the H1N1 flu virus
- Helping children cope with H1N1-related stress
- Helping adults cope with H1N1-related stress
- Q&A for students about the H1N1 flu virus.
The following links provide more information:
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