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Term 3 commences for all students
Monday 27th July
Mid Term Break
24th August 2009
Updated Information – PROTECT Phase in Management of Human Swine Influenza
18th June 2009
The Australian Government has declared a new phase in the response to the H1N1 (Human Swine Flu) influenza response, known as PROTECT. The change in approach has occurred because the virus strain is not as virulent as first thought and the focus is now on minimising the transmission of the virus among those at greater risk of complications.The key points of this phase for schools are:
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Any student or staff member who has been excluded from school because of travel, and is currently well, can return to school immediately.
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Any student or staff member who has been placed in quarantine by public health authorities because of ill health should maintain their quarantine until they are well.
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Any student or staff member who is unwell with flu-like symptoms should remain at home and seek medical advice from their doctor. Symptoms of influenza include: fever with a sore throat or cough, muscle aches and pains or unusual tiredness.
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Boarding schools and schools catering mainly for children with special needs remain at greater risk with respect to an outbreak of influenza (of all strains) and additional hygiene precautions should still be taken in such environments.
For more information about Human Swine Flu and other influenza viruses, including daily advice and updates, go to: www.health.nsw.gov.au or contact the Swine Flu Hotline on 180 2007.We have provided an attached ‘Fact Sheet’ with references to various websites to assist you to access current information as it becomes available
Fact Sheet
Updated Fact Sheet
Please be aware that this information may change as new information comes to hand.
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