Important message to all Hogwarts students, staff and parents.
The flu that has been contracted by a few living in the castle is NOT Avian Influenza. It is just a run-of-the-mill flu.

However, we don't want the flu going around the school to be come epidemic, so everyone should take the following precautions, as per the healers at St. Mungo's:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people. There will be no visiting the sick in the hospital wing.
• Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep and exercise, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the bin after you use it.
• If you have flu-like symptoms, report to the hospital wing, where you will remain for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing potions.