Know why schools play a critical role in preparing against a possible influenza pandemic. Will the government order mandatory school closings due to a possible influenza pandemic? The schools community currently has the opportunity to promote key behaviors among the students that will help in preventing the transmission of the influenza virus, as well as other important diseases.
This issue includes recommendations on proper handwashing techniques, and respiratory coughing & sneezing etiquette

Previous issues
No. 1 What is Avian flu?
No. 2 What can local governments do to prevent Avian Flu?
No. 3 What do we know about Influenza Pandemics?
No. 4 What can schools do to prepare for a possible Influenza Pandemic?
No. 5 What can small businesses do to prepare against a possible influenza pandemic?
No. 6 What can primary health care workers do to prepare against a possible influenza pandemic?
No. 7 What can religious organizations do to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic?
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