A message from Superintendent Dr. Teresa Snyder regarding H1N1

(October 22, 2009) - As expected we are beginning to see more and more “flu like illnesses” which are affecting students and staff. We have not had any confirmed cases of H1N1 reported to our offices. That is most likely due to the fact that confirmed cases are rare because of the limited number of submissions to diagnostic labs. Locally, medical facilities are treating the increase in cases as probably related to H1N1. The precautions remain the same and we urge you to keep your child home if he or she complains of feeling ill. We are maintaining a positive approach to cleaning and disinfecting. Our nurses are working diligently to attend to children who develop symptoms during the day and we are sending children home when they present with symptoms here at school. We appreciate your cooperation as we try to minimize the impact of this virus on the children of Voorheesville. As described in the news, this is affecting young people much more powerfully than older people. We will continue to keep you informed of any information pertaining to the flu like illnesses identified in the school. Again, thank you for your cooperation.