​2024 11 12 Letter to Superintendents - H5 Avian Influenza (Final).pdf

Out of an abundance of caution, Fraser Health has sent school districts in the region a letter about the teenager who has tested presumptively positive for avian influenza. Please see the letter attached for more information. We encourage everyone to practice the preventative measures suggested, including:

• Stay up to date on all immunizations, especially the seasonal flu vaccine
• Do not touch sick or dead animals
• Stay home if you are sick

Learn More:

• BCCDC information on avian influenza: http://www.bccdc.ca/healthinfo/diseasesconditions/avian-influenza  
• Avian influenza: How can I protect myself?: http://www.bccdc.ca/resourcegallery/Documents/Avian_flu_How_can_I_protect_myself.pdf  
• HealthLinkBC information on avian influenza: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/illnessesconditions/infectious-diseases/avian-influenza