H1N1 Update

H1N1 Update: September 2nd, 2010
By Usa SOMBOON 

We have been witnessing a recurrence of HINI infections among students and community members. At the moment instances are relatively few, but medical experts are anticipating more in the coming weeks.

We continue to be in contact with health advisors and have developed guidelines for monitoring and preventing H1N1 situation ISB. These include thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting all classroom surfaces and common areas and screening students for fever in our Health Center. We continue to emphasize the need for proper hygienic practices, including hand-washing and use of hand gel.

Please continue to monitor your children's health at home. Encourage constant hand-washing and personal hygiene practices. If you suspect a fever or your child is coughing/sneezing, keep him/her at home and seek medical advice. If your child tests positive for H1N1, please:
 US CDC School Guidelines
Key Points
   
 ISB Guidelines (MS Word)
Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
   
 Suggestion from MOPH (MS Word)
English Version
Thai Version
   
 H1N1 Useful Links
US Center for Disease (CDC)
WHO
Thai Ministry of Public Health
   
  1. Keep your child at home
  2. Notify the school nurse to find out when it is safe to return to school (the nurse can be contacted at nurse@isb.ac.th or by calling extensions 1129 and 1143). The Ministry of Public Health advises that students should remain at home for 7 days after infection occurs.

Symptoms of Influenza A (H1N1):

  • Fever (unusually high)
  • Headache
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Dry cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Muscle aches
  • Stomach symptoms: nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school nurse. 

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

As of today, the number of students currently absent from school with H1N1 is six.

Grade
 Currently Absent Returned Total
Pre-K - - -
Kindergarten 2 1 3
1
 - - -
2 1 - 1
3
 - - -
4
 1 - 1
5
 1 - 1
6 - - -
7 1 - 1
8 - - -
9 - - -
10
-
 1 1
11 - 1 1
12 - 1 1
Total 6 4 10