Information on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (Swine Flu)

(21 Aug 2009)

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (Swine Flu)

1. Information sheet for Schools, Colleges and Centres of Education on Influenza A(H1N1)

2. Circular 47/2009 Sourcing Information on and responding to Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 within Primary and Post Primary Schools.

The following 4 guidelines have been prepared by the Health Authorities

1. Frequently asked questions: Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (Swine Flu) information for parents, 13 August 2009 version 1.2.

2. Guidance for Third Level Institutions in preparing for Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (Swine Flu), 13 August 2009 version 2.1.

3. Guidance for residential educational institutions in preparing for and managing Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (Swine Flu), 13 August 2009 version 2.1.

4. Guidance for creches/preschools settings in preparing for and managing Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (Swine Flu) 13 August 2009 version 1.1.

Regular public health information can be accessed by clicking on the following links

www.hpsc.ie (The Health Protection Surveillance Centre of the Department of Health and Children). Posters and documentation for educational settings including hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette can be downloaded from this website.

www.swineflu.ie Schools can download useful posters and general information in various languages from this website.

www.dohc.ie The Department of Health and Children website provides daily updates on the pandemic.

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