Stopping the flu in schools

Published: January 15, 2013 Comment on this article

Jan 15Some Oklahoma schools are reporting an increase in...

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• Everyone who is able should get the flu shot or the flu spray.

• Administrators should consider allowing public health officials to offer a vaccination clinic at the school.

• Take steps to stop the spread of germs, such as covering coughs and sneezes.

• Hand-washing should be common and expected. Teach students to wash for at least 20 seconds. Provide enough time and supplies for hand washing.

• Keep schools clean.

• Sick people should stay home. Adjust school policies that make it difficult for students and staff to miss time while ill.

• Teach everyone the signs and symptoms of the flu.

• Segregate ill students and staff until they are able to go home.