Protecting Children From Flu

Information for Parents, Schools, and Childcare Providers Educators, staff, and parents can help slow the spread of colds and flu. On this page, you will find more information on preventing the flu, as well as materials and tools for schools.

Always remind children to:

• Cover their nose and mouthwith a tissue when they cough or sneeze—have them throw the tissue away after they use it.

• Wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after they cough or sneeze. If water is not near, use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.

• Remind them to not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs often spread this way

• Preventing the Spread of Influenza (the Flu) in Child Care Settings: Guidance for Administrators, Care Providers, and Other Staff

  Flu recommendations for schools and child care providers

• Questions and Answers: Information for Schools

  Printable version of answers to questions commonly asked by school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents

• Stopping Germs at Home, Work and School

  Fact sheet

• Protecting Against the Flu: Advice for Caregivers of Children Less Than 2 Years Old

  Recent studies have shown that children less than 2 years old - even previously healthy children - are more likely than older children to end up in the hospital with serious complications if they get flu...

• Snort. Sniffle. Sneeze. No Antibiotics Please!

  Explains why antibiotics don’t work for a cold or the flu

• Ounce of Prevention

  Tips and streaming video for parents and children about the steps and benefits of effective hand washing

• Flu Season and Schools

  Guidance from the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS)