Influenza
This collection includes resources available to protect children from the flu.
Information for the Flu Season
This webpage describes important information about the flu season, including how to protect yourself and others from getting sick. It explains the importance of getting …
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Modeling the Effect of School Closures in a Pandemic Scenario: Exploring Two Different Contact Matrices
This article is about how closing schools during a flu pandemic can affect the spread of the disease. It describes using a model to see …
Science Brief: Prevention and Control of Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Infections in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Schools
This brief reviews research on school-based methods to prevent respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, contributing to the development of guidelines for kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) …
Ready Wrigley Prepares for Flu Season Activity Book
This activity book helps kids learn about staying healthy during flu season. It describes fun activities and tips to teach children how to prevent the …
Cold Weather Safety
This 2-page document provides cold weather safety tips that can assist parents and school staff to keep children healthy, safe, and warm in the winter. …
Evaluation of an Unplanned School Closure in a Colorado School District: Implications for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
2015
· Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
· Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
This brief report describes a school closure in Colorado due to flu-like illness. It looks at how families were affected by the closure, such as …
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Among Child Care Center Directors in 2008 and 2016
2017
· University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
· Mississippi State University,
· American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
· University of Pittsburgh
This study examined how prepared child care center directors were for pandemic influenza in 2008 and 2016. The survey found that readiness was low both …
Common Winter Illnesses in Kids
2024
· Children's Health
This webpage discusses five common winter illnesses that children may experience, including symptoms, prevention tips, and when to seek medical attention. It provides valuable information …
Likely Impact of School and Childcare Closures on Public Health Workforce During an Influenza Pandemic: A Survey
This article discusses the potential impact of school and daycare closures during an influenza pandemic on public health staff. A survey conducted in a population …