Below please find some resources from the DSH team from the NJDOH about prevention of the spread of respiratory illness. With holiday gatherings right around the corner, we thought we would provide a few resources to help prevent the spread of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and other common communicable diseases this holiday season:
·Clean Hands and Spaces: Web-Based Training | CDC (An excellent overview of mitigation strategies for school and childcare centers! Earn 2 CEUs at no cost!)
·Cold Versus Flu | CDC
·Prevent the Spread of Colds & Flu
·What's the Difference Between Cleaners, Sanitizers, and Disinfectants (nj.gov)
It’s also important to review the NJDOH School Exclusion List to determine when students and staff can safely return to school following an illness. NJDOH also has this helpful flyer, “When Should Children Stay Home from School”
INFLUENZA INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Please teach and reinforce hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol can be used. (For older children who can safely use hand sanitizer)
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at cmack@visitationacademypaarmus.org or call me at 201-262-6067 ext. 206.
Nursing services are provided for our school partially with a state grant and partially by the school. We have full time nurse coverage.