Guidance on Managing Infections in Schools and Workplaces
The Public Health Directorate - Health Protection Team (HPT) plan and deliver effective services which co-ordinate, strengthen and support activities to protect all the people on the Isle of Man from infectious diseases and environmental hazards.
We do this by providing advice, support and information to health professionals, government departments, the general public and a number of other bodies that play an important part in protecting health.
Schools and other Childcare Settings
Nurseries and schools are common settings for the transmission of infections.
Children are more susceptible to infections because:
- They have immature immune systems
- Have close contact with other children
- Sometimes have no or incomplete vaccinations
- Have a poor understanding of hygiene practices
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) provides comprehensive and regularly updated information to inform staff about managing a range of common and important infections across nurseries, schools and other childcare settings. You can find this information here:
Guidance Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities (gov.uk)
This guidance is based on best current evidence and is appropriate for the Isle of Man. Where there is a recommendation in the guidance to seek further advice, please contact the Health Protection Team within Isle of Man Public Health.
Also see: Guidance on Diarrhoea and Vomiting
Workplaces
The UKHSA provides comprehensive and regularly updated information to inform workplaces about managing common respiratory infections such as COVID-19. You can find this information here:
Reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace (gov.uk)
This guidance is based on best current evidence and is appropriate for the Isle of Man. Where there is a recommendation in the guidance to seek further advice, please contact the Health Protection Team within Isle of Man Public Health.
Reviewed April 2021
