With just a few hours left in the school year, it seems that some students at Salmon Bay School may have the H1N1 flu virus, more commonly known as “swine flu.” David Tucker of Seattle Public Schools confirms that the principal sent an email alerting people to the news. Erica sent us the following note:
Just a head’s up to all of you that indeed the H1 N1 flu has hit Salmon Bay. The Health Care Providers are not routinely testing for H1, N1 but have stated to some of our families that that is more than likely what it is. Regular precautions: hand washing, cover mouths, stay home and away from others for 7 days if ill especially with a fever. Some of our kids have ~101-102 degree fevers. More info can be found at www.kingcounty.gov/health/swineflu Nurse Julie
Erica says, “Lots of kids were out sick this week, that’s for sure. what a bummer to miss the last days of school!”