Should schools notify parents and staff if they identify ILI cases?
Yes. Although schools may choose to notify sooner, MDH recommends that schools should notify parents and staff of ILI cases once they have either 3 children with ILI in one classroom for elementary schools or five percent of the total school enrollment is ill with ILI in the school. Template notices can be found at: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/school/prepare.html#notice .
