Communicable Disease Service

The Daycares, Schools, and Higher Education (DSH) Team prioritizes collaboration, education, and training to strengthen public health and minimize infectious disease transmission in daycares, schools, and higher education institutions. The materials on this page were created to serve these educational settings. If you have requests for additional resources and trainings, please contact CDS.REP.Communications@doh.nj.gov.

Videos

• Norovirus in Childcare Centers and Schools 
  • Video Resources: [LHD Directory]
• Infectious Disease Communications in Educational Settings   

Webinars

• Prevention and Mitigation of Common Infectious Illnesses in Educational Settings NEW! 11/21/2024
  • Webinar Resources [slide deck]
• Ticks and Tips for Infectious Disease Prevention 5/16/24
  • Webinar Resources [Slide Deck] [NJDOH Tickborne Disease Page] [NJDOH K-12 Tickborne Disease Education Toolkit] [CDC Tickborne Disease Page]
• Say No to Norovirus 1/30/24
  • Webinar Resources [Slide deck] [NJDOH Norovirus Webpage] [CDC Norovirus Webpage] [EPA List G]
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Educational Materials

• Be a Friend, Prevent Pertussis NEW! 11/24
• Holiday Flyers [Childcare/K-12] [Teen/IHE]
• Reasons to Contact Your Local Health Department  
• It's Not Just COVID! [Camp Version] UPDATED 6/19/24
• Norovirus Prevention Tips and Facts for Childcares and Schools [English] [Spanish]
• Impetigo: Facts and Prevention Tips for Schools and Childcare Centers [English] [Spanish]
• Prevention Tips for Student Athletes [English] [Spanish]
• Strep Throat: Facts and Prevention Tips for Schools and Childcare Centers [English] [Spanish]
• Stop the Spread of Germs in your Classroom (teacher flyer) [English] [Spanish] UPDATED 4/24