The school nurse is planning a teaching session with the parents of students to reduce the spread of the influenza virus throughout the school. What should the nurse include when teaching the parents about minimizing the chance of spread of influenza? Select all that apply.

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Influenza is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when people cough or sneeze, so "Cover your cough" education (A) and appropriate hand hygiene (B) are essential measures to prevent its spread. Sanitizing high-touch items (D) can also reduce the transmission of the virus. Safe food preparation and storage (C) is important for preventing foodborne illnesses but not specifically for influenza. Getting the influenza vaccine is crucial, but the timing should be in the fall, not early summer (E), to ensure protection throughout the flu season.

The School Nurse Is Planning a Teaching Session with the Parents