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Almost daily, we hear about the outbreak of avian flu and how it is spreading to countries around the world. While the avian flu is not yet in the United States, it may arrive here in the near future. The current strain of avian flu, H5N1, is not easily transmitted from person to person. Birds, however, are extremely susceptible to the virus. Scientists and public health professionals are concerned that the avian flu virus may mutate so that it can infect people and spread easily among humans. This would cause a worldwide flu outbreak, called a pandemic. While our hope is that a pandemic will not occur, I want you to be aware that the West Mifflin Area School District is taking a pro-active approach in addressing pandemic influenza issues for schools. This includes the development of a written Pandemic Influenza Action Plan. We are working closely with local and state health officials to share the most up to date information as it becomes available. We will provide various training opportunities for the West Mifflin Area School District employees. We are coordinating our efforts with other agencies involved in pandemic influenza planning and we will continue to monitor the situation so that we are able to efficiently respond to any changes. Periodic updates will be available on this website. Additional information can be found in the links below. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,
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