At the elementary schools in Vomperbach and Schönberg, more than a third of the students are currently suffering from influenza. In Vomperbach this is almost half – namely 24 out of 49 children, in Schönberg 20 out of 58 children. As a precautionary measure, both schools will therefore be closed in consultation with the Directorate of Education from tomorrow, Wednesday until the weekend. The affected parents are informed about this measure.
Flu prevention tips
Vaccination against influenza is still recommended by the State Medical Directorate. “Children are less likely to be vaccinated against influenza, which is why the viruses can spread more quickly in schools and subsequently also lead to infection of non-vaccinated people within the family. For the best possible protection, flu vaccination should therefore be carried out, ”emphasizes the vaccination expert from the state Anita Luckner-Hornischer. Appropriate hand hygiene and a cough-sneezing mustache label can also be used to prevent infection. “You should cough or sneeze in the elbow and turn away from other people. The hands should be washed several times a day with soap under running water for at least 20 seconds, because the viruses are also transmitted through the palms of the hands, ”says Luckner-Hornischer. Anyone suffering from influenza should stay at home and recover.
Further information can be found at: www.tirol.gv.at/gesundheit-vorsorge/impfungen/influenza
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