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Fifty years ago, it was common to find a community with a small Catholic School filled with children wearing uniforms. But, each year, more schools close.

The CDC stated that schools do not need to close when MRSA is found. Just wash hands frequently and cover all open wounds.

The recent staph infection problem in schools has been growing in hospitals for years. Improved hygiene techniques greatly reduces the chances of staph. What else?

No Child Left Behind has been in place for several years. Goals are not being met by many schools. Is the federal government really going to enforce the penalties?

As the World Health Organization raises the Swine Flu pandemic threat to Level 5, discussions prohibiting group assemblies, like going to the movies, may be considered.

The World Health Organization believes there are more cases worldwide than it can keep track of and at the end of October of 2009 reported 5,700 known deaths.

In 1962, a remarkable outbreak of contagious laughter struck at a mission-run boarding school in Kashasha village, approximately 25 miles from Bukoba, near Lake Victoria.

What is swine flu? How does it spread? How can it be killed, and how can people protect themselves against catching swine flu?

Sleet and freezing rain are closely related to one another, but they form in different ways - and have different impacts on communities. This article explains further.

The announcement of school closing is thrilling for most students. That is not always the case for children with special needs.

Families shouldn't only travel during the summer break, and sometimes travel is necessary during the school here. Find out how to make it work.

A cold or the flu can make a person feel miserable, but with influenza now such a serious concern, it's important to know the difference between these two infections.

With growing concern at the CDC and WHO, now is the time to know what steps to take if the Swine Flu epidemic becomes worse.

Plan a day of snow fun for your kids with these winter outdoor games and activities

What educators and schools need to know about the H1N1 swine flu and seasonal flu in schools - symptoms and prevention tips from the CDC and the NEA.

Government officials are recommending that schools across America prepare to offer swine flu vaccines on site to school age children by October of this year.