Frequently Asked Questions about H1N1 Influenza Vaccine
 
Q: Is the H1N1 vaccine produced differently than seasonal influenza vaccine?
A:   No. This vaccine is being produced using the same processes and facilities that are used to produce the currently licensed seasonal flu vaccine.  H1N1 would have been contained in the seasonal flu vaccine if it was not too late to include it.
  
Q: How much will it cost to receive the H1N1 Vaccine?
A:  It is free.

Q:  Can the seasonal Flu vaccine and Novel H1N1 vaccine be administered at the same time?
A:  Yes. H1N1 and seasonal Flu vaccines can both be given together when both are given as a shot. The only time H1N1 and seasonal Flu vaccine cannot be given together is when they are both given by nasal spray.

 

Q:  Does H1N1 Flu Mist have Thimerosal present in it?
A:  No. The Flu Mist does not contain Thimerosal.
                                     

Q:  Where will we able to get the H1N1 Vaccine?                                     
A:  Some private physician offices have registered to receive and distribute the H1N1 vaccine.  Other physician offices are not able to add this assignment to their work load and will be in collaboration with Connecticut River Area Health District to direct their patients to open clinics that will be set up to provide the vaccine.                                                      

 

Q:  If our child has already had the "Flu" should we still get the H1N1 Vaccine?
A:  Yes. Unless your child had a nasal swab that was laboratory tested positive for H1N1 you should still receive the vaccine.
                    

Q:  Who is LAIV, the nasal spray vaccine, contraindicated for:
A:  * Anyone allergic to eggs 

*Adults 50 years of age and older and children younger than 2 years old.
*Children with one or more episodes of wheezing within the past year

* People who have chronic health conditions such as:
          -heart disease                         -kidney or liver disease
          -lung disease                           -metabolic disease, such as diabetes
         - asthma                                   - anemia
* Anyone with certain muscle or nerve disorders such as seizure disorders or cerebral palsy.

*Anyone with a weakened immune system
* Children or adolescents on long term aspirin treatment
* Pregnant women
* Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with Guillian-Barre syndrome
* If you have any questions regarding whether you or your children should take this vaccine, you should consult your primary physicians. Your doctor is the best person to advise you as to whether or not the Flu Mist is the right vaccine for you.
Please refer to our website/crahd.org for even more information and updates
 
The schools district's web site at www.rsd17.org continues to be a primary site where you may obtain the most current information about the flu.  Additional sites include those listed below.
 
http://www.chathamhealth.org/
http://www.crahd.org/
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/toolkit/
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/schools/schoolguidance.htm
 

 

The Project Graduation Fundraising Committee  will continue with the recycling fundraiser so please look for the green bins in all of RSD 17 schools and consider donating used cell phones, ink jet cartridges, digital cameras, etc.   Any questions, feel free to contact Kathy Strom, 345-3398 or KSSTROM@aol.com.   Updates will be added to the Project Graduation link on the district website.  Thank You.

 

Please visit the District Calendar located on the district's homepage (www.rsd17.org) to see when the various activities and meetings are scheduled.

 

 

The 2010 - 2011 School Calendar has been posted on the district webiste at www.rsd17.org.
 

 

The following sites were shared with me by one of our Board of Education members.

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1932

 

A mid-cycle summary report of the District's Strategic Plan has been placed on the district website at www.rsd17.org.

 

 

 

The KES Fall Book Fair will be held from Friday October 16th, through Thursday, October 22nd, in the KES Gymnasium.  This year's theme is Destination Book Fair - Read Around the World!
 
Fair hours are:Fri, 3:30PM-6PM, Mon, 8AM - 3:30PM; Tues, 8AM - 8PM; Wed, 8AM - 3:30PM;  Thurs 8AM - 2PM. 

 

Come see the great selection of books and educational products...they make great gifts for family, friends and your child's teacher. 
 
For more information, you can visit our KES Book Fair website at  http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/kes or call us.
 
Thanks for your support!
 
Lynn Gallant                           Margaret Whiteman
663-2127                                 663-3408

 

A reminder that the district utilizes the Honeywell Instant Alert system to communicate with parents during times of emergency or to deliver messages of high importance.  Please be sure that you are registered with Honeywell (link available at www.rsd17.org) and have indicated how you wish to have messages received.  If you have questions regarding this, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal of any one of our schools for assistance.  
 
 
If you wish to have an announcement included in any Weekly Message, please forward the text to Pamela Hensel, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools at henselp44@rsd17.org.
 
 
If you have any suggestions regarding the Weekly Message, please contact Gary S. Mala, Superintendent of Schools at gmala@rsd17.org.
 
 
Enjoy your week and thank you for your continued support.
 
 
Gary
Gary S. Mala
Superintendent of Schools
Regional School District 17
(860) 345-4534
http://www.rsd17.org
"Transforming Teaching and Learning"