Influenza A

​At present Influenza A is quite prevalent in the Darling Downs region and more specifically in many of our schools. The Public Health Unit has suggested that if you are advised by apparent /s that their child has been diagnosed with Influenza A that you provide the following information to all school Parents / Care giver. This information comes from the Qld Health Influenza A fact sheet.  You should also ensure that the information listed below is practiced in your school during this flu season.

Symptoms usually appear 1 to 3 days after being infected.

The symptoms of flu can include:

• fever
• dry cough
• muscle and joint pain
• tiredness or extreme exhaustion
• headache
• sore throat
• nasal congestion.

Prevention

Good hygiene is essential to protect yourself and others:

• stay home when you are sick
• wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand gel
• wash your hands prior to touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• use a tissue, or the inside of your arm, when you cough and sneeze
• throw tissues away immediately and wash hands
• don't share items such as cigarettes, cups, lipstick, toys or anything which has come into contact with the mouth or nose
• stay at least 1 metre away from people who have flu-like symptoms
• clean frequently touched surfaces regularly, such as door handles, taps, tables, benches and fridge doors.

Influenza (The Flu)​–Queensland Health Fact Sheet