111 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187
(630) 682-7400
www.dupagehealth.org
April 30, 2009
Dear Wood Dale District 7 Students, Parents, and Staff:
An individual at Wood Dale Junior High School has recently been diagnosed as a probable case of swine influenza.
This individual is currently receiving appropriate treatment, and is recovering at home. At this time, upon review
of the current situation with District 7 officials, we strongly recommend that District 7 schools remain open.
With the presence of swine influenza in DuPage County and other communities in Illinois, we would like to
provide you with some information to increase awareness of disease recognition and reporting, to emphasize
the importance of prevention through healthy habits, and most importantly, to help control and prevent the
spread of influenza in the community. As this situation evolves, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the DuPage County Health Department are all closely monitoring
disease activity, severity, and scope, in order to provide current recommendations and guidance for our community.
We are best advised to remain calm but alert to what we can do to prevent illness.