A commitment to provide all students with the necessary skills to thrive as 21st century learners, workers, and citizens.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2512 George Mason Drive
P.O. Box 6038
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-0038
757.263.1000 757.263.1240 TDD

Washing Your Hands is the Best Way
to Prevent Getting the Flu

Free Seasonal Flu Walk-in Clincs Currently Available pdf


The most effective way to avoid getting the flu – anytime of the year – is regular and
thorough hand washing. Follow these steps every time you wash your hands
:
  • Wet hands with warm water.
  • Lather both hands with soap.
  • Scrub fingertips, wrists and between fingers.
  • Scrub hands for at least 20 seconds.
  • Rinse hands thoroughly under running water.
  • Dry hands on a clean paper towel or let hands air dry if no towel is available.  

Help Us Keep the Flu Out of School!

check If you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and sore throat, please contact your health provider. (Additional symptoms may include headache, chills, fatigue and body aches).

check Please watch for any signs of the flu. Students and staff with flu-like illness should stay home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever. This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen).

check Should your child display any flu-like symptoms while at school, he or she will be referred to the school nurse. For the safety of others, students and staff with flu-like symptoms will not be able to stay in school.  Should a student display flu-like symptoms, his or her parent/guardian will be contacted.

- Virginia Beach City Public Schools has helpful information on preventing the flu for parents, staff, and students.