Over 10% of students in Clinton school district absent with flu
The district’s total enrollment is 5,335 students. 555 children were absent in the school district.
CLINTON, MS (WLBT) - Clinton’s public schools have been hit hard with a flu outbreak.
The district’s total enrollment is 5,335 students. 555 children were absent total in the school district.
230 children were marked absent due to the flu at Clinton Junior High alone.
At Clinton Junior High, faculty and staff are taking additional preventive measures to stop the spread of illness.
“We’ve been spraying door knobs and hallways regularly,” said Principal John Wallace. “We also hired a cleaning service this weekend to disinfect in classrooms and common areas.”
The school nurse, Renee' Martin said, “Parents need to keep children at home if they have fever,” she said. “Students must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages anyone who is able to get an annual flu shot, including students.
Additional preventive measures include:
• Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throwing away the tissue and washing hands;
• Washing hands frequently with soap and water or alternatively, using an alcohol-based hand rub;
• Keeping clean any surfaces or objects that may be contaminated with germs;
• If you’re sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to prevent the spread of illness; and
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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