complications from the seasonal flu. Today the Los Angeles County staff from catching seasonal flu, and to collaborate on pandemic flu preparedness. By joining forces, county health officials and schools will "Children are especially vulnerable to catching the flu, but there are ways to help them stay healthy," said Jonathan E.

Fielding, MD, MPH, Public Health Director and County Health Officer. "Our collaboration with LAUSD is simple steps to prevent the spread of flu with washing your hands, covering your cough and sneezes, not touching your hands to your face, nose, or mouth, and getting a seasonal flu shot." As part of its seasonal and pandemic flu preparedness plan, LAUSD achievement are not interrupted," said LAUSD Superintendent David L.

Brewer III. "By making this DVD available to all schools so that students learn how to stay healthy, we are taking proactive, preventative steps to minimize the impact of flu or pandemic on our students and staff. I am campaign, a multicultural and multi-language grassroots program focusing on germs during one's daily routine.

The campaign shows how simple steps like hand washing, covering your cough, and getting a flu shot can not only Due to Los Angeles County's diverse population, the "Clean Hands" campaign was launched in 12 different languages and targets 13 markets, including Hispanic, Asian, Russian, Armenian, Arabic, African American, and people with disabilities. "Clean Hands" focuses on reaching children, businesses, faith- based and other community-based organizations, individuals, and families. County.

Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Public Health comprises more than 4,000 employees and an annual budget exceeding $700 million. For more information on Public LAUSD has taken a number of steps to prepare for a pandemic, including the importance of frequent hand washing, development of a pandemic flu District and governing health agencies.