Fayette County Public Schools are committed to keeping our students healthy and safe. We work closely with the health department to ensure we are on top of developments in our community related to the H1N1 virus (swine flu). The health department has also set up a hot line for questions: (859) 288-7529.

• Superintentent Stu Silberman's latest letter to families, of Oct. 9, 2009, in English and Spanish
• Silberman's letter of Aug. 25, 2009, in English | Spanish | Japanese | Chinese | Korean | Arabic | Nepali

We've collected here some basic information and useful links for educating your family about this health issue. As with any concern you may have, we encourage you to call your school's principal with follow-up questions.

• FAQ about H1N1 | (en Espanol)
• How to not spread germs
• FAQ about flu vaccines

Online resources:

• Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services featuring health alerts
• Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• CDC guidance for schools