Communicable Disease Management
VSB Health and Safety collaborates with Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) staff and medical health officers to manage communicable diseases efficiently.
The District’s Communicable Disease Prevention Plan (V12-Jun. 13, 2024) aligns with the latest Ministry of Education and Child Care and BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) guidelines. These include:
- BC Provincial Communicable Disease Guidelines for K-12 Settings (Sept 13, 2023)
- Public Health Communicable Disease Guidance for K-12 Schools (Sept, 2023)
Preventative measures are in place to ensure a safe environment for staff and students. The BCCDC and VCHA encourage eligible staff and students to get vaccinated and stay home when infectious. For more information, refer to:
- When Should I Keep My Sick Child Home From School? (Sept 28, 2023)
- Personal Practices and Healthy Habits poster (April 28, 2022)