Get Your School Ready For Pandemic Flu

• 2017

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This 16-page guide helps schools prepare for a flu pandemic. It describes how to keep students and staff healthy by planning ahead. The guide explains the difference between seasonal and pandemic flu, emphasizing nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) like staying home when sick, washing hands, and cleaning surfaces. Schools should update emergency plans, communicate with health officials, and be ready to dismiss classes if needed. During a pandemic, schools should track absences and provide clear information to everyone involved. Afterward, they should evaluate their response to improve future plans while ensuring continued learning during disruptions.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Day Care Centers; Communicable Disease Control; Disease Outbreaks; Health Planning Guidelines; Influenza A virus; Influenza B virus; Public Health Administration; Schools; Pandemics; Pandemic Preparedness

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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