Influenza and other respiratory viruses
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Influenza Other Respi Viruses · Jul 2010
Feasibility of elementary school children's use of hand gel and facemasks during influenza season.
The feasibility of non-pharmacologic interventions to prevent influenza's spread in schools is not well known. ⋯ Hand gel use is a feasible strategy in elementary schools. Acceptability and adherence with facemasks was low, but some students and teachers did use facemasks for 2 weeks, and most teachers would use masks in their classroom in a pandemic.