While there are currently no confirmed cases of H1N1 (swine) flu in Iowa, we are taking precautions to ensure that ChildServe is a healthy environment for children, staff, visitors and the community.
What ChildServe is doing
Staff from ChildServe have been in contact with the Iowa Department of
Public Health, the Polk County Health Department, and the Centers for
Disease Control to ensure that we have the most current information as
well as guidelines for dealing with the situation as it evolves. We
will continue to adhere to the guidelines and advice of these agencies.
We have very strict policies regarding infection control, attendance,
and emergency management, and we will continue to enforce those
policies. We are taking this opportunity to reinforce these policies
and Universal Precautions with our staff.
At this time, we are not limiting the activities of children in our
care, and community and outpatient services are not affected.
What you can do
This information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
tells you more about what the swine flu is and how you can keep from
getting it. The most important thing to remember is to stay home if you
or your child are not feeling well, and call your doctor (do not go
directly to the doctor’s office).
Additional information and resources
Phone
• Polk County Health Department at 286-3798 (Press 6) or 286-3890
• Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) hotline at 1-800-447-1985
