Defending Students Against Disease
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How long do infectious agents survive on dry surfaces?
Bacteria:
- C. Diff - 5 months
- E. Coli - up to 16 months
- Staphylococcus Aureus - up to 7 months
Viruses:
- Influenza - 1-2 days
- Rhinovirus - up to 7 days
- Norovirus up - to 7 days
The average school kid catches 8-12 colds or cases of the flu each year.
How can we keep infectious agents from spreading through a school?
- Avoid giving awards for attendance - Kids should feel they can stay home when they’re sick.
- Support hand hygiene - Kids need time in the busy school day to wash hands thoroughly.
- Routinely clean all touch points- High-contact areas are the key to containing transmission.
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