Child Start is committed to sharing important information to all child care facilities located in our district office. The following information was shared with us by the City of Wichita Department of Environmental Services, the Sedgwick County Health Department, and the CDC. Please follow the links for important information about Swine Influenza. Even if you do not reside in Wichita or Sedgwick County, this information is very important!

Swine Flu Information for Child Care Providers (City of Wichita, Department of Environmental Services)
The City of Wichita, Department of Environmental Services has released information and recommendations specific for child care providers in the city of Wichita. This information includes What are Swine Influenza (flu), and the symptoms to watch for?, How is it spread and how it is treated?, and What can we do to prevent the spread?

Information Regarding Suspect Cases of Swine Influenza (Sedgwick County Health Department)
The Sedgwick County health Department has prepared a report (4/28/09) about number of confirmed cases, considering possibility of swine influenza virus infections in children and staff, and how to report suspected exposures and symptoms. Click the title link above to read more information.

Swine Flu Information (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
For complete Swine Flu information, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has up to date information on the pandemic levels, locations of confirmed cases, and a wealth of information about prevention and how to stay healthy.

Sebelius, Napolitano to Host Webcast on H1N1 (Swine) Flu, Answers Questions from the American People
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will host a Webcast to answer questions from the American people regarding the H1N1 flu on Thursday at 1:00 PM ET. Sebelius and Napolitano will be joined by Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Rich Besser.