Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This webpage provides updated COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools and early care and education programs, as of August 11, 2022. Updates include:  Removed the recommendation to cohort  Changed recommendation to conduct screening testing to focus on high-risk activities during high COVID-19 Community Level or in response to an outbreak  Removed the recommendation to ...

This webpage answers frequently asked questions about monkeypox for administrators and staff of K-12 schools, early care and education (ECE) programs, camps, and other community settings serving children or adolescents (e.g., sports leagues, afterschool programs). Learn more. 

This report (PDF, 209 pages) provides data on school health policies and practices in states, large urban school districts, and territories. Findings related to the following are discussed:  health education  physical education and physical activity  nutrition environment and services  healthy and safe school environment  health services  family and community involvement  school health coordination  Results come from Profiles surveys ...

This webpage provides tips to parents of middle schoolers about identifying warning signs of and preventing bullying, what to do if your child is bullying or being bullied, and more common concerns. Learn more. 

This report examines nonrecreational gun carrying among high school youth (grades 9-12). Findings reveal that one in 15 male high school students and one in 50 female high school students reported carrying a gun for nonrecreational purposes at least once during the preceding 12 months. Implications for public health practice ...

The first observed National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day will be Sunday, August 21, 2022. This day of remembrance honors loved ones who have lost their lives due to fentanyl. The observance was founded by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations, and its goal is to leverage as many organizations and communication ...

This story-based module empowers educators and school professionals to learn what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are — including risk and protective factors — and recognize when they’re affecting student success. It also offers information about implementing effective prevention and intervention strategies. The module can be completed for continuing education credit. ...

This webpage provides parents with tips to make sure their child with epilepsy gets the care and support they need during the school day. Learn more. 

August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of protecting people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through on-time vaccination. Learn more. 

This study examined whether the proportion of children and adolescents who are at risk for mental disorders is similar over time. Findings can be used for community-level planning to support the mental health of children and adolescents and provide prevention and intervention services when needed. Learn more.   ...