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The links below provide resources and basic information to help Whatcom County schools implement recommendations from CDC Guidance for K-12 Schools dated August 7, 2009.

Please Check this Site Regularly for Updates

Guidelines and References

• WCHD School Dismissal and Closure Policy Statement
• CDC Technical Guidance for Schools
• Controlling the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Schools
• Washington State DOH School H1N1 Information
• OSPI Pan Flu Preparedness Manual
• Stay Home When Sick Recommendations
• How to Clean and Disinfect School Surfaces
• Bellingham Public Schools Pandemic Website

Communications and Documents

• Recommendations for School Absence Policies
• Parent letter - Influenza Vaccination Information
• School Situation Updates
  • September 30, 2009
  • September 16, 2009
• Bellingham Schools Parent Letter Template (08/26/09):
  • PDF

Health Promotion Materials

• Be a Germ Buster Poster
• Cover your Cough Poster
• Help Prevent the Spread of Germs Flier
• Healthy Habits Stop Germs Poster