Re: Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
June 8, 2009
Dear Parents,
We would like to assure you that The Princeton Review (TPR) is closely monitoring the H1N1 situation at all campus locations in Taiwan, and are ready to take appropriate steps to protect students and staff should the need arise. To date, no TPR Taiwan students or staff are known to have contracted the H1N1 virus. All TPR Taiwan courses are currently operating as normal. Any emergency measures or change to regular course, make-up, or refund policies will be announced on the website and by e-mail, so please monitor carefully all communications from us.
We ask all students, teachers, and staff to continue to take extra precautions. If you are diagnosed by a physician as possibly infected by the H1N1 virus, please contact TPR Taiwan immediately at (02) 2751-1293.
It is thought that H1N1 spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread; mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus. Please assist in the effort to keep the flu from spreading by following these guidelines:
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly from 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 hand cleansers are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Stay home if you get sick.
- Follow public health advice regarding avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
- Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
- Stay informed.
What You Should Do If You Get Sick
- If you become sick with flu-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, contact your doctor. Your doctor will help you decide whether flu testing or treatment is needed.
- If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others.
- If you become sick and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
- In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
- Fever with a rash
Your assistance is greatly appreciated as we combine our efforts to combat H1N1. We assure you that TPR Taiwan is monitoring Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance and following recommendations to ensure student safety.
Best wishes for a safe and healthy summer,
Lisa Bartle
Executive Director, The Princeton Review Taiwan
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