Children who exhibit symptoms of influenza such as fever, runny nose, cough, chills and muscle ache should be excused from school.

Proper hygiene practices include:

a) Regular and proper handwashing. Proper handwashing requires the use of soap and water. Rinse hands under running water and dry them thoroughly.When handwashing facilities are not available, use a waterless antiseptic cleanser, following the manufacturer's directions for use.

b) All body fluid spills must be cleaned thoroughly prior to disinfection. Mops and equipment used should be soaked in the disinfectant solution after use and rinsed thoroughly with water. The solution should then be promptly disposed off down a drain pipe. An appropriate disinfectant is the use of diluted household bleach.

c) Toys should be kept clean. To prevent transmission of any pathogens, it has been recommended that toys that are mouthed routinely be cleaned and disinfected. Other toys should be cleaned and disinfected if they become contaminated by body fluids.