For School Health Personnel
Contact Info
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
School Health Personnel Influenza Information
Influenza can spark outbreaks in schools increasing both absence rates and parental concern.
Recommendations for Schools
- Influenza-like Illness Report Form, Minnesota Schools
Use this secure online form to report influenza-like illness in schools.- Sample Influenza-like Illness Report Form (PDF)
Printable form to prepare for completing the influenza-like illness report online. This version is for guidance only. All reports should be submitted using the secure online report form.
- Sample Influenza-like Illness Report Form (PDF)
- 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 (Flu) in Schools
Fact sheet for school health personnel on handling flu outbreaks and preventing the spread in school settings.
Additional Resources
- Influenza Symptom Screening Tool for Parents and Caregivers (PDF)
Parents and caregivers should use this questionnaire to assess the health status of their child or children on a daily basis. - Cover Your Cough
Posters, brochures, and other materials that you can use to help teach people to cover their cough. - School Health
General information to promote healthy children and healthy learning environments in schools.