School Health Personnel Influenza Information
Influenza can spark outbreaks in schools increasing both absence rates and parental concern.
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Recommendations for Schools
- Influenza-like Illness Report Form - Minnesota Schools 2012-13 (PDF:22KB/1 page)
When, what, and how to report influenza-like illness in schools.
- Surveillance Protocol and Frequently Asked Questions
More information on what school health personnel are being asked to report and why, including frequently asked questions about reporting ILI.
- Influenza in Schools
Fact sheet for school health personnel on handling flu outbreaks and preventings the spread in school settings.
Vaccine Information
- Self-Screening
Checklist for FluMist
If you are healthy and between the ages of 5 and 49, the FluMist nasal vaccine may be right for you.
- School-Located Vaccination Planning Materials and Templates
CDC template consent forms for providing influenza vaccine in schools, as well as other related materials. Attention: Non-MDH link
Additional Resources
- Flu Symptom Screening Tool for Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers should use this questionnaire to assess the health status of their child or children on a daily basis. This tool is currently available in four languages (English, Hmong, Somali, and Spanish).
- Cover Your Cough for Schools, Childcare, and the Community
Posters, brochures, and other materials that you can use to help teach people to cover their cough.
- School Health: A Foundation for Learning
General information to promote healthy children and healthy learning environments in schools.
Spotlight
Voluntary quality assurance program for community vaccinators.
Order Influenza Immunization Materials
Health care worker flu vaccination program.
Attention: Non-MDH link
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 (TTY: 651-201-5797) for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.
