Belmont Public Schools

Respiratory Virus Guidelines 2024 DPH 3-2024

On March 25, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health updated its guidance to align with the recent CDC guidance:

Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses | Mass.gov

This guidance aligns with recent CDC updated guidelines for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 released on March 1, 2024.

This guidance is for respiratory viruses like Influenza, RSV, and Covid-19 as they share similar transmission methods, symptoms, and prevention strategies. This unified approach aims to simplify recommendations and address common risks more effectively.

Belmont

Managing Chronic and Acute Medical Conditions in School

Chronic Conditions

Life-Threatening Allergies

Diabetes

Asthma

Acute Conditions

Respiratory Guidelines

Concussion

Use of Assistive Devices in Schools

Lice