Division of Educational Research and Service

Pandemic Influenza and other infectious disease preventio/mitigation, preparadness, response and recovery is an important element of any comprehensive school emergency management plan.

Signs and symptoms of H1N1 - do you have it?

News regarding H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu):    

• Current H1N1 Guidance for P/K-16 Schools and Colleges from US Dept. of ED and CDC 
• Click here for updated information about the H1N1 Swine Flu outbreak
• Frequently Asked Questions re: Swine Flu 

Montana specific H1N1 (Swine Flu) information:

• Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Letter to Schools September 2009
• Montana H1N1 School Closure Reporting Procedure (September 2009)
• Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
• Missoula County Public Health Information regarding Swine Flu

Posters and Checklists for Schools & Parents:

• NCTSN - Parents Guide to helping families cope with a pandemic flu
• Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Checklist
• CDC Pandemic Influenza Checklist for K-12 Schools
• Cover your Cough!  (coughing technique poster)
• Be a Germ Stopper! (Poster) 
• The Flu: A Quick Guide for Parents