Should family members of someone with H1N1 influenza attend school?
This depends on circumstances. In general, the guidance from the CDC and the U.S. Department of Education is that family members who have no symptoms should continue to attend school. If someone in the family has been diagnosed with confirmed H1N1 influenza, there is a risk of exposure, and family members should use recommended precautions to avoid unnecessary exposure, such as good cough and sneeze etiquette and frequent hand washing. They should also be sure to let others know if they are not feeling well. As with school closures, the recommendations regarding school attendance for family members are evolving and will be closely monitored by the health department.
