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 Anoka County has announced nine H1N1vaccinations for the public beginning January 12 at the Anoka County Human Services Center. The vaccinations are free and open to all ages.
Tuesdays, January 12, 19, and 26
4:30 – 6:30 pm Thursdays, January 14, 21, and 28 4:30 – 6:30 pm Saturdays, January 16, 23, and 30 9 am – 12 noon
(Seasonal flu vaccinations are also available. Charges may apply) For more information, call the Anoka County Immunization Hotline at 763-323-6100 or visit http://www.readyanokacounty.us/ On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Anoka County Community Health Department announced a Wednesday, Nov. 18 H1N1 Vaccination Clinic for 5 to 9 year olds to be held at the Schwan Center, National Sports Center, in Blaine. For the County's letter announcing the clinic, click here.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the next two weeks may be the peak season in Minnesota for the H1N1 virus. This is a good time, another opportunity, to provide an update to the school community.
School District 16 Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedures
Our families may be interested to know some of the cleaning and sanitizing procedures that have been put in place in the Spring Lake Park School District. Among them:
Every Day, Every School, Every Classroom
- School staff clean all computer keyboards between each class session with a dry-on-contact sanitizer every day, in every classroom, in every school.
- School staff cleans all door handles, water fountain handles, light switches, and other often-touched surfaces with sanitary wipes every day, in every classroom, in every school.
In the Case of Multiple Absences or Reported Flu Cases
- School staff sanitizes the entire classroom, following the school day, with a full-room sanitizing fogger and deodorizer.
Answers to K-12 Schools Frequently Asked Questions
Click here for the latest information from the Minnesota Department of Health: Answers to K-12 Schools Frequently Asked Questions.
Tips for Reducing the Spread of Flu
Resources: Links and Numbers
view the useful Screening Tool for Flu-like Symptoms (PDF)
visit http://www.flu.gov visit the Minnesota Dept. of Health website: http://www.health.state.mn.us call the Minnesota FluLine: 1-866-259-4655
School Resources
If you have further questions, contact your school nurse. The resources on this link are available on the home page of the school district website as well as on the home page for each school.
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