1 in 7 cases of bird flu could be prevented by closing schools in event of pandemic

Closing schools in the event of a flu pandemic could slow the spread of the virus and prevent up to one in seven cases, according to a new study published today in the journal Nature. School closure is the non-pharmaceutical policy option that health organisations and governments most often consider to control the spread of a future flu pandemic, but there had previously been little evidence about its potential effectiveness.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news126965892.html">1 in 7 cases of bird flu could be prevented by closing schools in event of pandemic</a></p> <p>Closing schools in the event of a flu pandemic could slow the spread of the virus and prevent up to one in seven cases, according to a new study published today in the journal <i>Nature</i>. School closure is the non-pharmaceutical policy option that health organisations and governments most often consider to control the spread of a future flu pandemic, but there had previously been little evidence about its potential effectiveness.</p>