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With this year’s flu season poised to be one of the worst in the past decade, school administrators need to keep these issues on their radar in order to prevent widespread contagion and to be prepared to deal with it if it impacts their school district. The issues involve more than just student illness. Some schools are also closing because they are running out of bus drivers and substitute teachers.
As far as prevention goes, the CDC offers suggestions on best practices for schools and child care providers. Schools can encourage hand-washing and sanitary sneezing practices, step up efforts to disinfect classrooms, and encourage students and teachers to stay home if they are sick. Schools can also encourage teachers and students to get the flu shot, perhaps by setting up vaccination opportunities at school. Parents who may be reluctant to get vaccinations for their children may be more likely to comply if they understand that 171 children died during the 2012-13 season and that a recent study indicates that vaccinations help guard against these d...
Administrators also need to prepare for the possibility that the flu may impact the school to a larger degree. Updating substitute teacher contact information and informing parents of school policies regarding school attendance when children are sick are two proactive steps. Schools may also want to explore e-learning options for students who are out or for entire classrooms, should the school need to close. Finding ways to keep students safe and the learning flowing should be top priorities.
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