MAY 20, 2024

CDC Releases Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in Schools

By IDSE News Staff

The CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools.

The guidance includes everyday actions that schools can take to prevent and control the spread of respiratory and stomach viruses, such as influenza and norovirus, and bacterial illness, such as strep throat. This guidance is designed to maximize school attendance and its benefits for all students, while also preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Being in