In light of the global outbreak of H1N1 (Swine flu) in the spring and the potential for widespread illness during the fall flu season, Falls Church City Public Schools and the Fairfax County Health Department are working together to prevent the spread of H1N1 among our students.  Health experts say young people age 6 months to 24 years seem to be particularly vulnerable to the H1N1 virus, which is easily transmitted from person to person.  In accordance with health department guidelines, students and staff who exhibit flu-like symptoms at school will be given a surgical mask and isolated from others until arrangements can be made for them to go home.  All will be advised to stay home for at least 24 hours after they no longer have signs of fever without the use of fever-reducing medication.

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