Advice for special school principals on swine flu September 09
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
This information sheet gives general information about swine influenza A (H1N1) (swine flu) as well as addressing questions that may arise in special schools.
This updated information sheet recognises the change in policy from containment to a treatment-led approach given the community spread of the virus. It particularly addresses what should be done if a child develops flu-like symptoms while at school.This advice can also be used in relation to special needs pupils in mainstream education.