The recent fast spreading of of the H1N1 virus, or Swine Flu, has raised the awareness level and children, spending a large portion of time daily in school, have higher risk to get the illness. There fore precautionary and preventive measures in schools need to be stronger than enywhere else. No doubt parents need to be especially aware of any health changes in their children, and address any new issues in a timely fashion with a health care professional besides that there are a lots of material they have to learn about swine flu signs and symptoms, how it’s transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what to do in case they become ill. One should not forget that strong immune system strengthen with receiving adequate rest and nutrition on a daily basis, frequent hand-washing, covering their mouths when they cough or sneeze and applying due diligence in a crowded areas as well play a great role in preventing the spread.