The Orange County Department of Education has created this website to provide schools and parents with the most current information about the H1N1 and the seasonal flu viruses.

On this website you will find links to informational sites as well as tool kits and other resources that schools and parents may use to increase awareness about H1N1/seasonal flu prevention and management. If you have any additional questions or need additional information, please check the Contact Information section. We are happy to be of assistance.

Pandemic Influenza School Planning Workbook

Orange County Department of Education Resources

• Fact sheet on H1N1 Flu ( English )( Spanish )( Vietnamese )
• Influenza Tip Sheets
• Tips for Parents (English)(Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Korean) 
• Key Messages for Schools
• Workplace Strategies
• Use of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers in Schools
• Action Steps for Parents of Children at High Risk for Flu Complications (Spanish Copy) (Vietnamese Copy)
• Pandemic Planning Tools for Schools

Orange County Health Care Agency Resources for Schools

• H1N1 Influenza-Information for Schools
• H1N1 Information for School Districts Superintendents & Managers
• Influenza Preparedness for Individuals, Schools, Families and Businesses
• Pandemic Influenza School Planning Workbook
• H1N1 General Information
• H1N1 FAQ 
• Report Forms for Schools
• Final Report for Increased School Absenteeism-Clusters 
• Intake Form for Increased School Absenteeism
• Intake Report Form for School Clusters
• Weekly Updates of School Absenteeism
• Weekly Updates of School Clusters

 Tools and Information for Schools and Community

• Fact Sheet: Stopping Germs at Home, Work and School
• Talking to Children about H1N1 (English) (Spanish)
• "Healthy Habits", "Germ Stopper", and "Cover Your Cough" Posters/Flyers
• CDE Flu Prevention Posters
• Children's Hospital of Orange County; H1N1 General Facts: What the Public Should Know (Video)
• Put Your Hands Together: A Handwashing Guide (Video)
• What To Do If You Get Flu-like Symptoms
• Home Care for H1N1 Flu

California Department of Education

• Information and frequently asked questions about pandemic influenza, including the recent outbreak of the H1N1 (swine) flu
• Frequently asked questions (information about ADA and reimbursements due to school closure)

California Department of Public Health

• Information for Schools
• Guidance for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza During 2009-2010 School Year
• H1N1 Hotline (888) 865-0564

California School Boards Association

• Is Your District Prepared? (Webinar)

• Additional Flu Resources for School Leaders Seeking Guidance
• H1N1 Flu & U.S. Schools: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
• Recommendations to Ensure the Continuity of Learning for Schools (K-12)  

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools
• Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year
• H1N1 Home Page
• School Dismissal Monitoring System

Flu.gov - One-stop access to US Government H1N1, avian and pandemic flu information  www.flu.gov


National Association of School Nurses

• H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Home Page

  Frequently Asked Questions by Students, Families & School Personnel
• School Planning

World Health Organization

• H1N1 Home Page

Contact Information

Pamela Kahn
Coordinator, Health and Wellness
Orange County Department of Education
pkahn@ocde.us