Science Brief: Prevention and Control of Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Infections in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12) Schools

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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) schools. The focus is on a range of strategies, beyond individual interventions like hand washing, to effectively reduce the transmission of infections.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Gastroenteritis; Influenza, Human; Respiratory Tract Infections; Schools; Students; Ventilation; Infection Control; Disease Transmission, Infectious; Hand Hygiene; COVID-19

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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