School Preparedness: When Students and Staff are Sick

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This webpage provides guidance for schools to help slow the spread of infectious disease among students and staff. It covers strategies such as staying home when sick, knowing when to return to school, and staff use of personal protective equipment. Schools should work with health experts to create effective illness management plans.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Health Services; Communicable Disease Control; Communicable Diseases; School Health Services; Schools; Occupational Health; Infection Control; Policy; Disease Transmission, Infectious; Sick Leave; Personal Protective Equipment; Return to School

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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