Rochester School Department Blog

Please note the updated information on H1N1.  We hope to have some clinics in Rochester before the Holiday break. The clinics would be for anyone ages 6 months to 24 years of age, and adults with underlying medical conditions. 
We will advertise the times and locations as soon as they are scheduled. 
DHHS Expands H1N1 Vaccination [...]

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The H1N1 updates should now be entitled influenza like illness (ILI).  In most cases, the H1N1 test is not given to a patient showing flu symptoms.  The patient is told to stay home, take normal precautions, and return to work or school after they are free of symptoms for 24 hours. 
We are tracking the ILI [...]

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I have listed below the recommendations from the CDC on preparation for the H1N1 virus during the next school year.  The recommendations change on a regular basis.  We will be closely monitoring the situation throughout the school year. 
We should have new hand sanitizers in cafeterias, locker rooms and nurse’s rooms before the start of Fall [...]

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