Study findings show infection control intervention helps keep kids...(d viruses that cause these gastrointesti...)

Date:6/1/2008

d viruses that cause these gastrointestinal infections can be easily passed from one person to another on the hands.(2) The germs can also survive on surfaces in the environment, where some of them can persist for hours to days.(1)

The study suggests that schools should consider adopting simple infection control practices, including disinfecting desktops once a day and using hand sanitizer before and after lunch, to help reduce days lost to common illnesses.

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Contact: Katie Yates katie.yates@ketchum.com 202-835-9463 Ketchum DC Source:Eurekalert

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