Fears of H1N1, or Swine Flu, led to the closure of more than 700 schools across the United States in the spring of 2009. With cold/flu season rapidly approaching, schools, colleges, and other organizations are taking precautions by preparing in advance for the return of H1N1
Athletic departments, as well as teachers, professors, and other school officials, should continue to reinforce the importance of hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when sick.
For areas where soap and water are not available, hand sanitizers are a recommended alternative. Some schools plan to use face masks for students who are suspected to have the flu virus. N95 masks are recommended by the CDC for caregivers like the school nurse.
If your school will be administering vaccinations, supplies like gloves, alcohol prep pads
and sharps disposal containers will be necessary. |
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Hand Sanitizers & Soaps
