A "Know What to Do About the Flu" video on the impact of school-based vaccination clinics nationwide and why vaccination matters. More "Know What to Do About the Flu" videos available at Flu.gov

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Don't Lose H1N1's 'Teachable Moment'

How to leverage technology to provide extended and continuous learning time is something schools can take away from the flu outbreak, writes Superintendent Patrick Russo of Henrico County, Va. (Jan. 11, 2010)

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From the Web: Flu Resources

• Flu.gov: Updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season

• U.S. Dept. of Ed.: Lead and Manage My School: H1N1 Flu Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses

• National Association of School Nurses: 2009-2010 Flu Season - Novel H1N1 & Seasonal Flu

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