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Safety tips for attending school during COVID-19

Preventing illness in schools

No one can avoid all germs, but there are ways to help lower the risk of illness.

Teaching good hygiene helps keep your child from missing school due to illness and helps keep your family safe from germs that could travel home.

Another option may be to get involved at your child's school. Learn about the school's policies on how to manage illnesses so you understand the risks and how to lessen them.