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• SWINE FLU
OKALOOSA COUNTY - Local school districts are taking action to prevent an outbreak of swine flu.
Channel Three's Laura Hussey checked in with the Okaloosa County School District and has more on what they're doing.
The district is working closely with the County Health Department on the best ways to protect kids from the virus.
One of the highest risk groups for H1N1 is people under 24 years old.
The director of the Okaloosa County Health Department told me that what they're seeing across the state are outbreaks in places where lots of kids are close together, like day camps.
To prevent that from happening in the classroom, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alexis Tibbetts says parents have to help.
Dr. Alexis Tibbetts: "The most important thing is to please not send your children to school if they are sick. We know it's a tough time with the economy, but we just need them to stay home."
Dr. Tibbetts says they'll be using disinfecting wipes and bleach to clean surfaces that lots of people touch, like doorknobs.
The H1N1 swine flu vaccine is expected to be available in mid-October.
The district will work with the health department so kids whose parents approve can be immunized at their schools.
For the latest on the spread of the swine flu virus, including the number of new cases...click on Newslinks for a link to the CDC's site.
Channel Three's Laura Hussey checked in with the Okaloosa County School District and has more on what they're doing.
The district is working closely with the County Health Department on the best ways to protect kids from the virus.
One of the highest risk groups for H1N1 is people under 24 years old.
The director of the Okaloosa County Health Department told me that what they're seeing across the state are outbreaks in places where lots of kids are close together, like day camps.
To prevent that from happening in the classroom, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alexis Tibbetts says parents have to help.
Dr. Alexis Tibbetts: "The most important thing is to please not send your children to school if they are sick. We know it's a tough time with the economy, but we just need them to stay home."
Dr. Tibbetts says they'll be using disinfecting wipes and bleach to clean surfaces that lots of people touch, like doorknobs.
The H1N1 swine flu vaccine is expected to be available in mid-October.
The district will work with the health department so kids whose parents approve can be immunized at their schools.
For the latest on the spread of the swine flu virus, including the number of new cases...click on Newslinks for a link to the CDC's site.
The nation reacts as the swine flu spreads throughout the United States. Keep up to date on the latest information and what you need to do to keep your family safe.
Posted: Wednesday, August 12 2009, 08:10:23 PM
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• PORTLAND WEATHER
Thursday Night: Clear and muggy. Lows 63 to 70. SW winds 5-10 mph.
Friday: Morning sun fades to increasing clouds. Rain arrives late. Not as hot. Highs 78 to 85. S winds 10-15 mph.
Friday Night: Rain, possibly heavy at times. Gusty winds along the coast (Esp. Penobscot Bay-East).
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Stocks slightly higher
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks have edged higher after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs indicated the economy continues to grow slowly.
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IN THE NEWS: APPLE SEEKS TO CONQUER TV -- AGAIN
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- It has already changed the way people listen to music and done much to change how people use their mobile phones.
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BENTON, Mo. (AP) -- It will be a close shave -- and the men of Benton, Missouri, can't wait.
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