CSD Health Protocols Keep Schools Safe Ahead of Emerging Illnesses

About this episode

The episode discusses health protocols in schools regarding communicable diseases with nursing specialist Jen Gerrard.

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Canyons School District Nursing Specialist Jen Gerrard to translate the medical jargon around communicable diseases and explain why measles, pertussis (whooping cough), and varicella (chickenpox) trigger a very different level of school response than the common cold. We talk through how these viruses spread, what prevention actually helps, and why staying home with fever still matters. Jen also clears up a point that causes constant confusion: “exposure” vs ...

People in this episode

Guest: Jen Gerrard

Topics covered

• health protocols
• communicable diseases
• school safety
• virus prevention
• parenting advice

Keywords

• health protocols
• communicable diseases
• measles
• pertussis
• varicella
• school response
• virus prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canyons School District

Places: Sandy, Utah

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