Mississippi Child Care
Resource and Referral Network
Influenza A (H1N1)
As part of the network of people who care for Mississippi’s children, we want to share with you vital information about Influenza A (H1N1). Below you will find links to important Web sites and printable documents.
Letter about Influenza A (H1N1)- Mississippi Department of Human Services Information Packet 1
- MSU-ES Publication 2553: “Disaster Relief: Swine Influenza and You”
- Influenza A (H1N1) Information for Child Care Providers” (from NACCRRA)
- Seasonal and 2009 H1N1 Flu: A Guide for Parents
Tip Sheets
- Sinks & Sanitation/Hand-washing
- Table Washing Procedure
- Diapering/Hand-washing
- Talking with Children when Talking Gets Tough
- American Academy of Pediatrics document
Links:
- Center for Disease Control & Prevention: Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event
- Michigan State University Extension: Children & Disaster Part 2 What Parents and Caregivers Can Say and Do
- World Health Organization
- Centers for Disease Control
- US Government’s child care website for the H1N1 flu information