A friendly reminder from the camp staff

In recognition of the continuing news regarding the H1N1 virus, the Rye YMCA Summer Camps will be following the CDC’s recommendations:

At this time, CDC recommends the primary means to reduce spread of influenza in camps focus on early identification of ill campers and staff, staying home (or away from others) when ill, good cough and hand hygiene etiquette, and environmental controls that encourage use of these hygiene practices.

To help us keep the camps as safe as possible, if your child is sick with a flu-like illness, please keep them home for 7 days after their symptoms begin or until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. You will also want to keep the child away from other household members as much as possible. This is to keep them from infecting others and spreading the virus further.

For more information on how to prevent the spread of flu, please visit the CDC website: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu