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New Prague Area Schools
410 Central Ave. N.
New Prague, MN 56071
952-758-1700
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Health Services
What is the H1N1 Novel Influenza virus and what can we do to
help stop the spread of influenza in our school and community?
H1N1 is a respiratory illness caused by a virus. Last April this new strain of influenza arrived in the United States as well as many other countries and quickly spread making many people sick. We are seeing cases of H1N1 in Minnesota and we expect to see many more. Influenza is spread when a person with the flu coughs or sneezes.
Symptoms of H1N1 include:
- Fever of 100 or greater
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Stuffy nose
- In some cases diarrhea and vomiting
Currently the best prevention strategies include:
- Washing your hands
- Covering your coughs and sneezes
- Staying home when you or your child is sick - you need to stay home for 24 hours after fever is gone without the use of fever reducing medicines
- Get vaccinated - get the regular seasonal flu shot, which is offered every year, and also get the H1N1 vaccine when available.
It is extremely important that we all work together to provide for a safe school and community. Start now by developing a plan for what you will do if you or your family members become sick and start practicing healthy habits.
For further information click on the specific documents below or click on the links to the Scott County Novel H1N1 Influenza Update, Minnesota Department of Health, or Centers for Disease Control. You may also contact Scott County Health Services at 952-496-8584.
Posted Wednesday, 23 December, 2009
Information and form for updating your child's consent form.
 Updating Your Child's Consent Form
Posted Thursday, 17 December, 2009
This week it was announced that H1N1 vaccinations could be made available to all individuals desiring vaccination. Scott County Public Health has decided to do one more effort prior to the holiday to vaccinate large numbers of individuals. Attached please find a flyer describing a special clinic from 4 - 7 PM on Monday, December 21st at our office. Please distribute this to school staff, ECFE families, and others who may be interested in vaccination.
December 21 Special Clinic
Scott County Public Health Letter to Parents Regarding H1N1 Vaccinations
Important notice to parents and guardians regarding vaccinations
2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Consent Form
Consent form for parents and guardians that want their child to receive either the flu-shot or flu mist
H1N1 Updated Information (11/05/2009)
Letter, from the Superintendent Craig Menozzi, with updated information (as of November 5th) on the H1N1 novel influenza virus and vaccinations
H1N1 Live, Attenuated Vaccine Information Statement (the nasal spray vaccine)
Live, attenuated intranasal vaccine (or LAIV) is sprayed into the nose
H1N1 Inactivated Vaccine Information Statement ("flu shot")
Inactivated vaccine (vaccine that has killed virus in it) is injected into the muscle, like the annual fl u shot
Questions & Answers - H1N1 Vaccinations
Questions and answers for Parents/Guardians regarding the H1N1 vaccinations
H1N1 Updated Information (09/24/2009)
Letter, from the Superintendent Craig Menozzi, with updated information (as of September 24th) on the H1N1 novel influenza virus
Parent/Guardian Letter (08/21/2009)
Letter, from the Superintendent Craig Menozzi and Health Services Director Cheryl Malecha, with important information the H1N1 novel influenza virus
Action Steps for Parents/Guardians
One-page practical action steps for parents/guardians
Health Screening Tool
Health screening tool for parents/guardians
Information for Childcare and Early Childhood Programs (Pre-K)
MDH Recommendations for Response to Influenza for Childcare and Early Childhood Programs
Information for Coaches
Practical information and how-tos for coaches
Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
Seasonal and Novel H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents (CDC)
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