Do school closures help prevent the spread of flu-like symptoms and H1N1 flu?
Because H1N1 flu has spread widely throughout the U.S., and people may be contagious prior to showing symptoms, closing individual schools is a less effective way to stop the spread of H1N1 flu. The best way to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu is for sick people to stay home and avoid contact with others until they are well.
