Pre-K Child Care Programs
 Children younger than 5 years of age are at increased risk of complications from the flu; the risk is greater among children less than 2 years old.- Children, 6 months through 4 years old, are a high priority for H1N1 vaccine. For availability of vaccine for this high risk group, visit H1N1 Immunization Clinics.
- Since infants less than 6 months of age are too young to receive the H1N1 influenza vaccine, they are particularly vulnerable and therefore those caring for these children should be vaccinated early.
- Keep your children home if they have influenza-like symptoms for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone; be sure child gets plenty of rest and fluids.
- H1N1 Flu symptoms include: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue; occasionally vomiting and diarrhea.
- Teach child to cover mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing and to wash hands.
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Note: Child Care Centers do not need to report H1N1 cases to Public Health - Madison and Dane County. |
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