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PGCPS confirms two elementary student flu deaths; launches targeted vaccine clinics and temporary masking
Summary
Prince George's County Public Schools described two student deaths linked to influenza and outlined response steps including March 12 targeted vaccination clinics, enhanced cleaning, temporary masking in hot spots and communication efforts with the County Health Department.
Prince George's County Public Schools officials told the County Council Education & Workforce Development Committee on March 10 that the district has confirmed two elementary student deaths linked to influenza and is taking targeted steps to limit further transmission.
Superintendent House told the committee that the district has seen "2 deaths and, the potential third of, of the flu," and described immediate mitigation measures including vaccination clinics, enhanced cleaning, temporary masking in schools that reach a health-department-defined threshold, and partnership with the Prince George's County Health Department.
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