Sycamore and Country Day systems are experiencing high levels of influenza

The Loveland District has not noticed any unusual flu-related illnesses, “Outside of a normal school year during flu season.”

Schools in the Sycamore and Country Day systems are experiencing high levels of influenza (flu) and influenza-like illnesses, according to Hamilton County Public Health surveillance. Sycamore has reported 40 cases, while Country Day has reported 80.

 “As we all know, we are in the midst of a tough flu season,” says Hamilton County Health Commissioner, Tim Ingram.  “It’s important to remain vigilant and practice good prevention techniques, especially for seniors, the very young and school-aged children.”

Vicki Falconi-Young, the District Nurse at Loveland High School told Loveland Magazine this morning that the District has not noticed any unusual flu-related illnesses, “Outside of a normal school year during flu season.”

Hamilton County Public Health recommends:

1. Get a flu vaccination
2. Take everyday preventive actions, including:
   1. Stay away from sick people;
   2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth;
   3. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow;
   4. Wash hands frequently – clean hands prevent the spread of illness;
   5. Stay home if you are ill. In schools, separate sick children from the rest of the school population until they are able to get home. Keep children and staff home until they are without fever for 24 hours.
   6. For schools, clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces such as desks, door handles, keyboards, etc.
3. Take antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them.

According to the Health District, “It’s not too late to get vaccinated. As long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue throughout the flu season, even in February or later. There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine.”

1. While flu vaccine can vary in how well it works, it is the best way to prevent flu illness and serious flu complications, including those that can result in hospitalization.
2. Even with vaccine effectiveness in the range of 30 to 60 percent, flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and tens of thousands of flu-related hospitalizations each year.

For more information on seasonal influenza and its prevention, visit hcph.org.

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