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April 12, 2010

Press Release from Dr. Horton, CA Department of Public Health:
SACRAMENTO – As April marks what has been a high-mark in past flu seasons and there is a resurgence of the H1N1 virus in the southeast United States, the director of the California Department of Public Health, Dr. Mark Horton, has sent a personal message to the state’s K-12 schools, colleges and universities with important tips to combat the virus, including emphasizing how important vaccine remains.

According to CDPH, more than half of Californians are still at risk for H1N1, including individuals from groups that are most susceptible to the virus, such as young adults six months to 24 years of age and their parents. Early vaccination and flu prevention measures are the best ways to keep students healthy.

In the message distributed by Blackboard Connect, the most commonly used vehicle by schools and colleges to distribute information to students and parents, Horton says, “H1N1 still poses a threat in California, so we must continue to do our part in preventing the flu this spring. Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent H1N1, and it is important to remember that children nine and under need two doses of the H1N1 vaccine.”

Horton’s message to college-aged students reminds them to get vaccinated sooner rather than later because after receiving the H1N1 vaccine it takes 10 days for it to become effective.

Using the mass notification program, Blackboard Connect, is one more way CDPH is reaching out to Californians. Whether it’s social marketing or text messages or paid television advertising, the public health department is using multiple avenues to urge every Californian to still get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu. www.cdph.ca.gov
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March 17, 2010

Memo to Schools: Flu Surveillance No Longer Required
We are pleased to announce that completing the flu surveillance reports is no longer needed.

We would like to thank all Tehama County schools for completing the forms. Public Health was very appreciative of the information collected. The H1N1 flu was prevalent in Tehama County and while we did not have to close any schools due to the flu, the information collected was very valuable.

March 12, 2010

Tips to Stay Safe When Traveling During Spring Break: 

Butte County Schools will be on spring break and Tehama County Schools will be going on spring break in a couple of weeks so I wanted to take this time to remind you of how to protect yourself from the H1N1 flu virus. 

In the last few weeks, we’ve seen a decline in flu activity, but the virus continues to spread both in the United States and abroad.  The CDC and the American College Health Association continue to encourage staff, students, and parents to get vaccinated. 

In addition to getting vaccinated you can do the following:

  • Talk to your health care provider not only about H1N1, but also other recommended, routine vaccinations you may need if traveling, especially overseas.
  • Visit the CDC Travelers’ Health website (www.cdc.gov/travel) for more information and healthy travel recommendations to prevent the flu and other illnesses during travel. 
  • Stay away from people who appear sick or are coughing or sneezing.  The main way the flu spreads is through the droplets of coughs and sneezes.
  • Practice good hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water.  If soap and water are not available use an alcohol based hand sanitizer. 
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes. 
  • Don’t share drinking glasses or utensils.
  • Stay home (or away from others) if you are sick for 24 hours after your fever is gone to prevent others from getting sick too. 

January 21, 2010

Upcoming Flu Shot Clinics:

January 15, 2010

No new developments

January 8, 2010

  • We are working very closely with Public Health to have H1N1 flu clinics in the schools.
  • The current focus is on students in the middle school age range.
  • Please watch for information on the specific times from your child’s school. 
  • School based clinics have been scheduled for the following schools:
    • Berrendos School: January 25th
    • Maywood School: January 28th
    • Evergreen School: January 29th
    • Vista School: February 4th

If your child’s school is not on this list, Public Health is offering two community based clinics open to all Tehama County residents:

  • January 12th: Corning Veteran’s Hall from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
  • January 21st: Red Bluff Community Center from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

December 18, 2009

Have a safe holiday season!

  • H1N1 vaccine has been opened up to all age groups.
  • See below for current list of flu clinics.
  • Call Tehama County Public Health for additional clinic options (527-6824).
  • Wash hands frequently and use a hand sanitizer.
  • Seek medical attention if you are ill and not getting better or if you have underlying health conditions.

December 11, 2009

With the increased gatherings for the holidays we are anticipating an increase in flu activity. 

  • Remember the essentials:
    • wash your hands often, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and if you are ill stay home.
    • If you have not already gotten a flu shot (both seasonal and H1N1) get one.
  • See below for a list of H1N1 flu clinics. 

December 9, 2009

LIVE Influenza Vaccine FAQ EN | SP
INACTIVE Influenza Vaccine FAQ EN | SP

Upcoming Flu Shot Clinics:

  • Flyer / Permission slip: CORNING HIGH SCHOOL: December 14th, 2009 – 11:30 am – 5:30 pm EN | SP
  • Flyer / Permission slip: RED BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL: December 11th, 2009 – 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm EN | SP
  • Flyer: Other Tehama County shot clinics: December 15, 18, 21 EN SP

December 4, 2009

Think you’ve already had H1N1? It could have just been a severe case of the common cold. If your child was ill and was not actually tested for the H1N1 virus, experts suggest getting them immunized in order to adequately protect them.

Recent studies indicate that a large percentage of people actually had the common cold and not H1N1 this last fall. The rhinovirus, also known as the “common cold” comes in hundreds of hard to identify strains which make testing a challenge and the strains that circulated last fall were unusually severe, having many of the same signs and symptoms as H1N1.

Flu clinic dates to be posted soon.

November 26, 2009

no new developments at this time

November 20, 2009

CDC: diagram addressing how long the virus lives on objects, as well as how the virus spreads.

November 17, 2009:

Tehama County Public Health is offering a series of free flu shot clinics for children 6 months to 4 years or age. View the flyer for dates and details in English and Spanish.

November 13, 2009:

no new developments at this time

November 4, 2009:

Flu Decision Chart
Flu Decision Chart
Dowload and print:
English | Spanish

October 30, 2009:

  • President Obama signed an emergency declaration for H1N1
  • Tehama County Schools will be receiving 177 boxes of N95 masks and 141 boxes of gloves sometime between November 1 and December 31 from the state. These supplies will be used to aid in decreasing the spread of the H1N1.
  • Health officials are still encouraging people to:
    • Wash your hands
    • Cover your cough
    • Stay home when you are sick

October 15, 2009

October 9, 2009

  • Schools continuing to teach ways to prevent the spread of cold and flu
  • We're seeing an increase in the number of flu cases in Tehama County now that flu season is in full swing
  • See flu MYTHS and FACTS here
  • Local dates and times for flu shot clinics will be posted here as soon as the information becomes available.
  • Questions? Call your school nurse or Sharon Sinclair at 528-7374

September 17, 2009


Tehama County Health Services Agency - H1N1 Brochure

September 15, 2009

News release: County Schools Coordinate Prevention of H1N1

September 1, 2009

Keep your Student Safe from the Flu this Season (EN | SP)
Guidance for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza

August 13, 2009

Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Health Alert Update