Ferndale Schools

Release Date: September 3, 2009

As the opening of school approaches, the Whatcom County Health Department asked that we take this opportunity to update you on the current situation with 2009 H1N1 influenza (earlier referred to as “swine flu”) and how it might affect school operations.

Typically, influenza outbreaks occur no earlier than mid-December. This year, however, the virus has remained active over the summer and we may see school outbreaks in the fall. This is especially true because the H1N1 virus appears to be disproportionately affecting children and young adults.

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For more information:
www.flu.gov, 800-CDC-INFO
Dr. Michael Berres, Director of Special Services, 360/383-9221
Tammy Bengen, Public Information Office, 383-9207