Viruses in schools!

Post date: Apr 30, 2015 2:44:30 PM

We are having a lot of viruses right now, stomach viruses and respiratory viruses, causing lots of absenteeism for students and staff. It is absolutely essential that we encourage good hand washing, especially after using the restroom and before eating. Most stomach viruses are intestinal and are spread through poor bathroom habits.

Please enforce good hand washing and give students time to wash thoroughly. Hand Sanitizer does not kill all viruses and is not a good substitute. It should only be used when water and soap are not available. There must always be adult supervision when hand sanitizer is used.

Thank you

Brenda Isaac, Lead School Nurse