Kansas schools plan sick rooms as swine flu fear rises
Kansas health officials warn 40 percent of residents could be infected with H1N1 within two years. Lab-confirmed cases are low but projections foresee escalation. Schools may host vaccination clinics. sick rooms and masks to separate ill students, with parental consent required for shots.
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Transit center seeks grant for capital upgrades and buses
FIT aims to fund concrete driveways parking lots curb and gutter at 250000 dollars plus 40000 for fire suppression and 45000 for radios and generator. Architect fees 17500 and a 20000 contingency. They plan to sell five older buses to fund 12 new ones and seek city county financial adjustments amid stimulus rules.
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First day of school sparks welcome at Garfield and district
Students and staff greet the new year as Garfield classrooms fill with pupils and both kindergarten rooms host full enrollments. Title 1 teacher Karen Murrell notes prep work, in-service sessions, and organized classrooms ahead of the first day. USD 457 reports 79 new teachers from multiple states, including Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, and Florida, joining Garden City schools.
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Health officials expand efforts on swine flu education
Health officials and agencies focus on informing the public about swine flu. Local health department adds an infectious disease nurse and partners with UMMAM clinic to disseminate CDC and KDHE guidance. CDC urges timely seasonal flu vaccination to prepare for potential swine flu vaccination in October.
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CDC outlines school swine flu precautions and vaccine plan
Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control urges schools to enforce cough etiquette, hand hygiene, and mask use for ill students and staff. It recommends immediate medical evaluation for swine flu symptoms, interior cleaning routines, and staying home after fever. Vaccination plans anticipate two doses 21 days apart for selected groups, with arrival details pending.
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