The Chesterfield County Health Department has shared that there have been increased reports of pediatric pneumonia in Virginia. Here are tips they have provided:
Wash hands often, especially when exposed to someone with an infection or when touching objects that may be contaminated.
Cover mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when coughing or sneezing or use your inner arm (elbow crease), but do not use your hands.
Dispose of facial tissues that contain nasal secretions after each use. Wash hands afterward.
Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth.
Routinely clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces, toys, etc.
Students who are sick should remain home until they are fever-free for a full 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and other symptoms have improved such that they are feeling well enough to participate in school activities.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.