Tuesday, February 9, 2010

All Fauquier County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9.
Administrative offices will be closed on Monday
and Tuesday, February 8 and 9.

The School Board meeting scheduled for Monday, February 8 has been cancelled. The meeting will be held Tuesday night, February 16, 7pm at Fauquier HS.


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Cedar Lee Middle School
11138 Marsh Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
Telephone: (540) 439-3207 SchoolCenter Picture Fax: (540) 439-2051

Steve Parker, Principal
David Lee, Assistant Principal

Update on H1N1

  Flu-like illnesses are being reported in our schools. The recent rash of flu-like illness serves as a reminder to continue to take steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please click HERE   for recommendations as well as other valuable links for prevention. Your continued support in being vigilant with good hand hygiene and keeping sick children home is greatly appreciated.

Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

Symptom

Cold

H1N1 Flu

Fever

Fever is rare with a cold.

Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the  H1N1 flu.

Coughing

A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.

A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the  H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

Aches

Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.

Severe aches and pains are common with the  H1N1 flu.

Stuffy Nose

Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.

Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the  H1N1 flu.

Chills

Chills are uncommon with a cold.

60% of people who have the  H1N1 flu experience chills.

Tiredness

Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

Tiredness is moderate to severe with the  H1N1  flu.

Sneezing

Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

Sneezing is not common with the  H1N1 flu.

Sudden Symptoms

Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.

The  H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

Headache

A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.

A headache is very common with the  H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

Sore Throat

Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

Sore throat is not commonly present with the  H1N1 flu.

Chest Discomfort

Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

Chest discomfort is often severe with the  H1N1 flu.

 

The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.