Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Guidelines Regarding the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)
GSMISTS is monitoring the H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) situation closely and taking appropriate steps based on guidelines established by the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The health and safety of our girls is always our highest priority. We are not public health experts, but we advise anyone working with Girl Scouts to keep abreast of the latest recommendations. You may want to look at the following links:
· Michigan Department of Community Health H1N1 Influenza Information
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention H1N1 Influenza Information
· CDC Good Health Habits for Preventing the Flu
You may also find additional helpful resources through your local county health department.
Please make sure all involved with your Girl Scout activities are practicing the following recommendations:
1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm water. When soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based disposable hand wipes and gel sanitizers.
2. Do not touch your face, especially eyes, nose and mouth, with your hands.
3. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
4. Encourage anyone who is not feeling well to refrain from participating.
Information for Girl Scout events
At this time most Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore events and sessions are moving forward as planned. However, as cases of H1N1 increase in certain communities and health officials deem safety to be a concern for our events, we will make the necessary decisions to protect the girls. If cancellations are necessary, we will inform participants and communicate the information to our membership through our web site and e-mail updates.
As always, participation in Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore activities is the decision of each individual girl and her family. Consistent with our standard event cancellation and refund policies, if you choose to have your daughter not attend an event that has not been cancelled for safety concerns, we will not issue a refund. If circumstances change and we do cancel an event, all registrants will receive refunds. Some cancelled events may be rescheduled, and we will provide updates about those events through the web site and e-mail updates.
We always stress good health practices at our events and camps, including frequent hand washing and covering one's mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing. The food preparation and serving process, as well as cleaning at Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore camps will continue to meet the standards of the Michigan Department of Health for licensed childcare facilities. These procedures will be enhanced as necessary in accordance with recommendations from the Michigan Department of Community Health as circumstances change.
Yours In Girl Scouting,
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore
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