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Download full textCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024
The general science of infection prevention and control can be applied to and adapted for a variety of settings, including kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Strategies can be implemented in the classroom and whole school environment to prevent a wide array of illnesses caused by both bacteria and viruses. This science brief presents findings…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Disease Control, Communicable Diseases, Prevention
Denny, Thomas N.; Andrews, Laura; Bonsignori, Mattia; Cavanaugh, Kyle; Datto, Michael B.; Deckard, Anastasia; DeMarco, Todd; DeNaeyer, Nicole; Epling, Carol A.; Gurley, Thaddeus; Haase, Steven B.; Hallberg, Chloe; Harer, John; Kneifel, Charles L.; Lee, Mark J.; Louzao, Raul; Moody, M. Anthony; Moore, Zack; Polage, Christopher R.; Puglin, Jamie; Spotts, P. Hunter; Vaughn, John A.; Wolfe, Cameron R. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020
In fall 2020, Duke University's COVID-19 prevention strategy included risk reduction behaviors, frequent testing using pooled SARS-CoV-2 polymerase chain reaction testing, and contact tracing. Among 10,265 students who received testing 68,913 times, 84 had positive results. One half of infections were asymptomatic, and some had high viral loads.…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Screening Tests, Disease Control
Moolenaar, Ronald L., Ed. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012
The "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" ("MMWR") Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data presented by the Notifiable Disease Data Team and 122 Cities Mortality Data Team in the weekly "MMWR" are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. This…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Elementary Schools, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011
The "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" ("MMWR") Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data presented by the Notifiable Disease Data Team and 122 Cities Mortality Data Team in the weekly "MMWR" are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. This issue of "Morbidity and…
Descriptors: High School Students, Physical Activity Level, Immunization Programs, Disease Control
Moolenaar, Ronald L., Ed. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012
The "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" ("MMWR") Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data presented by the Notifiable Disease Data Team and 122 Cities Mortality Data Team in the weekly "MMWR" are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. This…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Poisoning, Drug Therapy, Patients
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) annually publishes an immunization schedule for persons aged 0 through 18 years that summarizes recommendations for currently licensed vaccines for children aged 18 years and younger and includes recommendations in effect as of December 15, 2009. The changes to the previous schedule are…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Immunization Programs, Child Health, Children
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009
Local educational agencies (LEAs) play an integral role in protecting the health and safety of their district's staff, students and their families. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed this checklist to assist LEAs in developing and/or improving plans to prepare…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention
Moolenaar, Ronald L., Ed. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011
The "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" ("MMWR") Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Data presented by the Notifiable Disease Data Team and 122 Cities Mortality Data Team in the weekly "MMWR" are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. This…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Diseases, High School Students, Bullying
Keener, Dana; Goodman, Kenneth; Lowry, Amy; Zaro, Susan; Khan, Laura Kettel – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009
America has a serious weight problem. Two-thirds of adults and nearly one-fifth of children in the United States are overweight, placing them at greater risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases including cancer and arthritis. Furthermore, obesity and its related health problems are placing a major strain on the U.S. health care…
Descriptors: Public Health, Body Weight, Obesity, Risk
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010
The purpose of "Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools" is to provide basic information and communication resources to help school administrators implement recommendations from CDC's (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12)…
Descriptors: Prevention, Disease Control, Public Health, Parents
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes that school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents are concerned about the flu, particularly its effects on children. Schools are instrumental in keeping their communities healthy by taking actions such as posting information about hand hygiene in restrooms, providing flu…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Prevention, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
SHPPS 2006: School Health Policies and Programs Study--Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007
The School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) is a national survey periodically conducted to assess school health policies and programs at the state, district, school, and classroom levels. This brief reports study results in the area of sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention, covering the following topics (1) Health Education; and…
Descriptors: Prevention, Comprehensive School Health Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Research Reports
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007
Research has shown that children less than 5 years of age are at high risk of serious flu-related complications. It is estimated that more than 20,000 children less than 5 years old are hospitalized due to flu each year in the U.S. Many more have to go to a doctor, an urgent care center, or the emergency room because of flu. Complications from the…
Descriptors: Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Immunization Programs, Child Caregivers
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006
This fact sheet presents guidelines for schools and child care providers that may be helpful to identify symptoms and prevent the spread of the flu in child care facilities. (Contains 6 resources.)
Descriptors: Child Care, Guidelines, Disease Control, Communicable Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006
In the event of an influenza pandemic, colleges and universities will play an integral role in protecting the health and safety of students, employees and their families. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed this checklist as a framework to assist colleges and…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Disease Control, Communicable Diseases, Planning
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