Pandemic Flu and Schools
For more information, contact Michael Matanich or call 320.656.6097
Childcare Resources
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Emergency Response Planning for Child Care Providers
This resource was designed to prepare child care providers for emergency events and to assist in the recovery effort by helping children cope with the traumatic event. This publication was developed in collaboration by the Montgomery County, Maryland Employee SAFE Children Planning Group, Montgomery County Early Childhood Services, Montgomery County Resource and Referral Center, and the Montgomery County APC.
Childcare and Pre-School Pandemic Influenza Checklist
Checklist on pandemic planning for childcare and preschools. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Influenza Fact Sheet for Childcare and Pre-School
Preventing the spread of influenza (the flu) in child care settings: guidance for administrators, care providers and other staff. From the CDC.
Flu Vaccine Facts and Myths
A flyer by the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services on some of the myths and facts about the flu vaccine.
Influenza vs. Cold vs. Pertussis
A chart outlining the differences between influenza, cold and pertussis developed by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Influenza (Flu) In a Daycare Situation
Recommendations for child care businesses by the IDPH.
Who is At Risk of Flu Complications? This is a flyer that outlines the at-risk groups for influenza complications; developed by the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Influenza and Your Child: Information for Parents
An informational flyer on influenza and children, and the need to be vaccinated on time. The downloadable flyer includes both an English and a Spanish version; from the CDC.
Fact Sheet on Infant Care
Protecting against influenza (flu); advice for caregivers of children less than two years old. From the CDC.
K-12 Resources
K-12 Pandemic Influenza Checklist
Checklist on pandemic planning for K-12; from the CDC.
Pandemic Action Kit for Schools from Contra Costa County, California
Questions and Answers: Information for Schools
Answers to questions commonly asked by school administrators, teachers, staff and parents; from the CDC.
Challenges and Preparation
Report from a brainstorming session by the governor and Minnesota Department of Education and other parties of interest on issues unique to education settings, several scenarios, possible response strategies and the roles that state agencies, associations and schools should play.
Influenza Fact Sheet for Schools
An Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) fact sheet with recommendations for schools and how schools should address influenza in schools.
Crisis Planning in Schools
A United States Department of Education guide on dealing with crisis in schools.
Planning Tool for Schools
Pandemic Flu Model Plan for schools, developed by Seattle-King County Public Health in collaboration with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
College/Post-Secondary Resources
Colleges and Universities Pandemic Influenza Checklist
Checklist for colleges and universities on planning for a pandemic; from the Minnesota Department of Health.