Schools and Common Infections

Timiskaming Health Unit works actively with schools boards in our service area to ensure that they have the Public Health supports they need for a healthy and successful school year.

Resources for Schools

Guide to Common Infections for Schools (THU) 

Head Lice (THU) 

Caring for Kids Developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, Caring for Kids provides parents with information about their child’s health and well-being. The information on Caring for Kids should not be used as a substitute for medical care and advice. (EN | FR)

Healthy Hands Resource Manual A hand hygiene resource manual, targeted towards ages 4-14, that teaches about the importance of proper hand hygiene. This resource provides lesson plans, activities, and materials for teachers to use to educate students about germs, how they are spread, and how to prevent the spread of germs through proper hand hygiene. (EN | FR) 

Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment Posters (EN | FR)

Kids Boost Immunity Free Science, Social Studies, and Health lessons developed by teachers to inspire digital age learning in support of UNICEF Canada. Includes curated lessons with interactive quizzes that mirror your province’s curriculum. For every quiz that students complete, KBI donates a vaccine to someone in need!  (EN | FR) 

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