Child Care Programs and the H1N1 flu virusThe Province and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, in consultation with the federal government and public health partners, have developed H1N1-specific information for schools and child care programs. This information may be of assistance as you plan to protect both employees and children from the H1N1 flu virus (formerly known as swine flu). This helpful information can be found on the Province’s H1N1 website at www.gov.bc.ca/h1n1. Additional related information is available on the Public Health Agency of Canada website. You may also find local information from your regional health authority. Thank you for your attention to this important emerging issue. The following websites may provide additional information about communicable disease prevention and environmental hygiene. Well Beings - by Canadian Paediatric Society Preventing Illness in Child Care Settings A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools - by American Academy of Pediatrics |
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