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Virat

Asked: August 7, 2025In: Class 8 Science

There is a flu outbreak in your school. Several classmates are absent, while some are still coming to school coughing and sneezing. (i) What immediate actions should the school take to prevent further spread? (ii) If your classmate, who shares the bench with you, starts showing symptoms of the flu, how can you respond in a considerate way without being rude or hurtful? (iii) How can you protect yourself and others from getting infected in this situation?

The school should send sick students home, sanitize classrooms, encourage mask-wearing and ensure handwashing. Morning checks, health announcements and temporary isolation of sick children can help stop the flu from spreading further. Class 8 Science Grade 8 Chapter 3 Health: The ...