The Levittown Public Schools has developed comprehensive Emergency Plans to cover all major emergencies, both natural and human made.

Here in Levittown we have made a commitment to monitor a potential medical problem that could affect all of us. The Swine Flu, known medically as H1N1, is looming as a possible future problem. We do not know for sure whether or not the H1N1 Virus will be a severe threat to humans. Since we do not know, our school district is preparing to deal with the problem in many ways, including the implementation of reasonable precautions to prevent the spread of the disease in our schools if there should be a serious outbreak.

We continue to emphasize basic hygienic procedures including the covering of sneezes and coughs, proper disposal of tissues and preventive hand cleansing. Taking these simple measures can be very helpful in preventing the spread of H1N1 and other contagious diseases. While this is a basic approach, it is extremely important and its efficacy will be measured by our success in keeping students healthy. We ask that you reinforce these same practices at home with both young and older children alike. Additional precautions should be taken including, but not limited to, the purchase and use of antimicrobial hand cleaners. I want to emphasize that these are precautionary measures based on sound hygiene principles and on the advice of national and international health professionals.

Should predictions from public health authorities change, we will keep you apprised as best we are able by means of mailings, our district web site and listserv* alert program, the district calendar and/or the fall district newsletter. Please continue to visit the district’s web site as well as the links located under "Health Resources".

Things You Can Do To Stay Healthy

• Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
• Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
• Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
  • Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
• Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
• Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.