Pandemic Information
In response to recent news reports of a possible Pandemic influenza occurrence, MBCI feels it is appropriate to advise parents that our school will continue to operate as normally as possible in order to lessen potential disruption to society at large.
School will remind students and staff to take precautions to improve general hygiene in order to prevent becoming infected and from spreading infection to others. At the same time we would also advise parents to take steps at home to limit the spreading of infection.
These included:
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Washing your hands often and teaching others to do the same
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Keeping your hands away from your mouth, nose & eyes
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Not sharing eating utensils or drinks, or school supplies such as pencils, rulers or musical instruments with mouthpieces
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Covering your cough or coughing into your elbow
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Staying home if you are sick
Parents can access further information online by consulting H1N1 Flu: Questions and Answers for Schools and Parents. The website address is www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/flu/index.html.
The following websites have up-to-date information for parents/guardians about pandemic H1N1 flu and the activities taking place across the province to keep Manitobans healthy.
- For information on H1N1 flu and Manitoba’s H1N1 flu prevention efforts, please visit www.manitoba.ca/flu
- For information on H1N1 flu, flu prevention in schools and information for children and youth www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/flu.
- The Public Health Agency of Canada at www.fightflu.ca
These websites provide immediate access to valuable information regarding H1N1 flu and how to protect yourself and your family. For personal health care advice, or if you are concerned that your child may need care, please contact your health care provider or phone Health Links at 204-788-8200 or toll-free 1888-315-9257.