Better safe than sorry, especially with swine flu

By Staff
Since the days before school began again this month, health care providers have been working hard to keep the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, out of Franklin County Schools.
School health officials have been working with students and faculty to to educate them about the virus and how best to protect themselves and others.
School nurses are working diligently to check students who are suspected to be ill.
Local school systems are following guidelines dictated by the Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control.
Those guidelines say any student who has a fever of 100 degrees or more, a persistent cough or sore throat will be sent home. Students may not return to school until they have been fever free without medication for 24 hours.
Local educators should be commended for their work preparing for this potential health threat.