Strengthening disease prevention and control in educational institutions.

On December 10th, the Department of Education and Training issued a document to its affiliated units and the People's Committees of communes regarding the implementation of measures to prevent and control seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus disease, and hand, foot, and mouth disease in educational institutions.

Children's class time at Vinh Tho Kindergarten (Bac Nha Trang Ward).

Accordingly, schools need to proactively monitor the health of students and teachers; strengthen surveillance, early detection, and timely handling of disease outbreaks in schools. Upon detecting suspected cases, they must immediately report to the local health authorities and coordinate the implementation of containment and treatment measures according to the health sector's guidelines. Simultaneously, they should organize environmental sanitation, classroom cleaning; disinfect surfaces, toilet areas, learning materials, toys, and boarding/dormitory equipment; strengthen communication and guide students on disease prevention measures through various means; coordinate with local health centers to disseminate information and provide training on disease prevention and control; and provide leaflets, posters, and banners promoting the recommendations of the Ministry of Health ...

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Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/giao-duc/202512/tang-cuong-phong-chong-dich-benh-trong-cac-co-so-giao-duc-cc31d20/