Staying Healthy: Navigating Peak Cold and Flu Season in Schools

Date: January 22, 10 am PST/1 pm EST

Description: As students and staff return from holiday travel, schools face unique challenges during peak cold and flu season. Join us this January to explore the current state of the season and discuss best practices for preventing the spread of respiratory illness in schools. 

Learn how to identify key moments to increase cleaning and disinfecting frequency in educational environments, as well as where to find reliable health information to guide these decisions. The session will also cover effective strategies for strengthening school health and safety protocols.

Lastly, we’ll discuss ways to promote a culture of health-conscious behavior in schools, encouraging proactive habits among students, teachers, and staff to support a healthy learning environment year-round.  

Equip your school with knowledge and resources to help reduce the spread of illness and promote a healthy school environment. 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand Cold and Flu Season Trends in Schools Gain insights into the current cold and flu season, with data on what to expect for rest of the season.
  2. Learn When to Increase Cleaning and Disinfection Frequency Learn about when to increase cleaning and disinfecting frequency in the educational environment and where to find information that supports these decisions.
  3. Strengthen School Health and Safety Protocol Explore strategies for infection prevention that meet the needs of educational settings, including appropriate cleaning routines, effective product choices, and clear communication strategies with parents and staff.
  4. Promote Health-Conscious Behaviors Among Students and Staff Year-Round Learn ways to foster a health-focused school culture that empowers students, teachers, and staff to take proactive steps in preventing the spread of illness all year-round.