| Wednesday, October 28, 2009 |
| RI FAIL (H1N1) |
My daughter's school did NOT inform parents of 6 confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in their school. Yesterday approx. 400 students were out sick, while another 100 + have been confirmed to have "flu-like symptoms".
The way it works is you get tested for Influenza A (H1N1 is a type of influenza A) and influenza B (seasonal flu, not known to have struck yet in the season. In the earlier cases, if someone tested positive for A, the Dr's were required to take an additional swab and send it off to RI Dept. of Health for further reviewal.
Upon reviewal, they found that those who tested positive for A tested positive for H1N1 (swine flu). The Dr's now know that if a person tests positive for A, chances are they have swine. (70% chance).
Governor Don Carcieri and RI Department of Health stated in a news conference today that they do not feel it is necessary to inform parents that swine flu is in their school. Alot of parents are outraged.
To top it off, Warwick's hardest hit school, Pilgrim High School, is one of the schools last on the list to receive the vaccine. Alongside Aldrich Jr High, Winman Jr High, Robertson Elementary, and Randall Holden. The list was created using a "lottery" system as opposed to necessity.
Please join us in letting the RI Dept of Health, Gov. Don Carcieri, and Warwick School Dept know that THIS is unacceptable - not just for our kids, but for families all over!
RI DEPT of Health EMAIL: • Website.DOH@health.ri.gov
HEALTH Information Line 1-800-942-7434 (out of state call 401-222-5960)
Governor Donald L. Carcieri: Office of the Governor: State House, Room 115Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 222-2080Fax: (401) 222-8096
To email: http://www.governor.ri.gov/contact/ and click the link that says "e-mail Governor Carcieri "
Warwick schools superintendant: Peter P. Horoschak, Ed.D., Superintendent
34 Warwick Lake Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889
Main Number : (401) 734-3000
FAX: (401) 734-3003
email: horoschakp@warwickschools.org Please Pass This On |
posted by Chrissyisms @ 9:41 PM  |
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