1 week ago

Swine Flu and Dengue Concerns Put Noida Schools on Alert

Noida schools are worried about swine flu and dengue cases in the district.

They are asking parents not to send children to school when they are sick.

Children with fever, cough, colds, or flu-like symptoms should rest at home.

Schools are encouraging students to wash their hands and avoid touching their eyes, noses, and mouths.

Classrooms and shared areas are being cleaned more carefully.

Staff are also looking for standing water where mosquitoes could breed.

Parents should contact a doctor if a child stays sick or develops serious symptoms.

Schools, families, and health officials are being encouraged to work together.

Key facts

Health concerns: Reported cases of swine flu and dengue are rising in Gautam Buddha Nagar.
Attendance advice: Parents are urged to keep children with fever, cough, colds, or flu-like symptoms at home.
Return to school: Students should return after recovering rather than attend while unwell.
Hygiene measures: Schools are emphasizing handwashing, personal cleanliness, and avoiding unnecessary contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Sanitation checks: Classrooms and common areas are receiving closer cleaning and hygiene monitoring.
Dengue prevention: Schools are inspecting coolers, flower pots, rooftops, and other locations for stagnant water.
Medical warning signs: Persistent fever, extreme weakness, breathing difficulty, or other serious symptoms should prompt medical attention.

thestatesman.com · 1 week ago