Ebola Resources

The health and safety of our students is always a top priority in the South-Western City School District. When issues of concern are brought to our attention, we feel it is important to share that information with our families, staff and community.

Up-to-date Ebola Information

CDC - http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html

Ohio Department of Health - https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ebola/index.html

Franklin County Public Health - https://www.myfcph.org/

The Ohio Department of Health has activated a 24-hour call center to accurately answer Ohioans' questions about Ebola and the recent events in Ohio. The number is 1-866-800-1404.

Ebola Infographic - What you need to know

Ebola Fact Sheet - Franklin County Public Health

Below are the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding Ebola as well as some additional resources for information:

What is Ebola? (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/about.html)

Ebola is found in several African countries. It is a rare and potentially fatal disease caused by infection with a virus of the family Filoviridae, genus Ebolavirus.

How is Ebola spread? (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/transmission/index.html)

Individuals are not considered to be contagious until symptoms appear. The virus can be spread through direct contact with blood or body fluids. It is not an airborne disease.

What are the signs and symptoms of Ebola? (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/symptoms/index.html)

A person infected with Ebola is not believed to be contagious until symptoms appear. Signs and symptoms of Ebola typically include: fever (greater 101.5), severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and unexplained bleeding or bruising. Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2-21 days after exposure to Ebola, but the average is 8-10 days.

Risk of Exposure (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/exposure/index.html)

In an outbreak, those at the highest risk include healthcare workers and family/friends of a person infected with Ebola.

Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/prevention/index.html)

  • Always wash your hands with soap and water
  • Always cook your food properly
  • Go to a health care facility when you have a severe headache, fever, pain, diarrhea, red eyes, rash and vomiting