Since the outbreak of the H1N1 (swine flu), the BTF has been raising concerns and calling for action.
We want to ensure that every possible action has been taken to ensure that there are no further deaths as a result of H1N1.


Latest H1N1 Related News

 November 13, 2009 - BTF Calls for State & Federal Investigation of Erie County Swine Flu Vaccine Distribution

 October 23, 2009 - BTF Confirming BPS Hand Sanitizers Effective on H1N1

 BTF continues to raise H1N1/Hand Sanitizer concerns

 Special H1N1 Edition President's Report District H1N1 Flu Protocol

 BTF answers First Student, Inc. insulting letter.

 Press ReleaseSeptember 1, 2009 - BTF Asks for State and Federal H1N1 Mandates 

 Visit the NEA Health Information Network (HIN) website regarding information on Novel H1N1 Influenza at:
  
http://www.neahin.org/h1n1/index.html 

 BTF questions effectiveness of hand sanitizers.

 Press Release - June 25, 2009 - BTF H1N1 Recommendations to School Board.

  BTF continues to push for H1N1 preparedness - see letter to bus company.

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BTF Issues a Blue H1N1 Folio to All Schools Containing the Following Information

 BTF Provides H1N1 Documents to Schools - See Letter to All Teachers.

 Memo to Superintendent Regarding H1N1 Preparations for September.

 Actions for Teachers to Prevent the Spread of Flu.

 Updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season.

 CDC Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) 
  Responses to Infuenza During the 2009-2010 School Year.

 NEA - Schools and Swine Flu - What You Need to Know. 

 CDC - What to do if you get Flu-like Symptoms.

 CDC - Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home.

 CDC - Antiviral drugs and H1N1 Flu.

 Public Health Guidance for Child Care Programs and Schools regarding the Prevention and Management
  of Influenza-Like-Illness.

 AFT - H1N1 Pandemic Flu and You.

 NYS Dept of Health Letter to Superintendents Regarding 2009-2010 School Guidance: Novel H1N1 Infuenza Virus.

 NEA - What is H1N1 (Swine Flu)?

 Special H1N1 Edition President's Report

If you have any questions or concerns we are here..

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You may also want to visit the following websites for information on H1N1

 
Center for Disease Control (CDC) -
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

 
New York State Department of Health -
http://usny.nysed.gov/swine-flu-info.html

 
The CDC Toolkit for Schools -
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/

 
National Education Association (NEA) -
www.nea.org

 
NEA Health Information Network -
www.neahin.org

 
American Federation of Teachers -
www.aft.org/topics/h1n1

 
New York State United Teachers -
www.nysut.org

 
Health Care Canada -
www.hc-sc.gc.ca

 www.flu.gov
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