Schools, Colleges, Universities - FAQs:

• How does CDC's new flu guidance for schools differ from the previous school guidance documents?
• Why should we be concerned about the spread of flu in schools?
• Which students and staff are at higher risk for complications from flu?
• How will schools and communities decide what steps to take?
• What can families, students, and school personnel do to keep from getting sick and spreading flu?
• What steps can schools take to keep students and staff from getting sick?
• What should I do if I am pregnant and I work or attend a K-12 school?
• Should family members of sick students stay home too?
• What can schools do to increase social distance during a more severe flu outbreak?
• What is the difference between a school dismissal and school closure?
• What are the different types of school dismissals?
• What is a medically fragile child (in terms of school guidance) as it relates to the flu?
• How will a decision be made to dismiss schools?
• How long will schools have to stay dismissed?
• Why would one school dismiss students and another school continue to remain open?
• What can a school do to prepare for flu response during the 2009-2010 school year?
• What can local businesses do to help families and schools during a flu response?
• What can community- and faith-based organizations do to help families and schools during a flu response?
• How does the CDC Guidance for School Response apply to my child at boarding school?
• How does the CDC Guidance for School Response apply to my child at college?
• My child eats breakfast and lunch at school. How will my child get meals if school is dismissed? Who can help if I can not afford these meals?
• Can I download any of the Flu.gov videos to use in my office?