At school
What can your healthcare team do to help prevent
and control infection at your school?
Your health and the health of others is a private
matter. Everyone's medical information is confidential, and it
is a personal decision to share this information with others.
- We can help you decide what information your school
needs to know about your care.
- We can provide education about CF to the school and the
school nurse and staff.
- We have literature available for your school about CF.
What can you do to prevent and control infection
at school?
- Children with CF may attend the same school; however, they should NOT
share the same classroom if at all possible.
- Practice the three-foot rule if you happen to be near
another student with CF.
- Check to see if your child can keep alcohol hand sanitizers in his or her
desk, backpack or locker. Encourage your child to use this between classes or
before lunch whenever hand washing is not available.
Remember: Hand washing is the easiest and best
way to prevent the spread of germs.