Children at school and problems related to AIDS.

  • Great Britain. Department of Education and Science.
Date:
1986]
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Licence: Open Government Licence

Credit: Children at school and problems related to AIDS. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sucking, mouthing and chewing 20. The sucking of thumbs or mouthing of toys or chewing of pens Or pencils is not considered a risk. Biting 21. Habitual biters of any age will pose problems. Some will be in community care and most will be severely mentally handicapped. These children should be assessed individually as detailed in paragraph 15 above. Soiled materials and management of accidents 22. Incontinence has already been dealt with in paragraph 19 above. Where an infected schoolgirl has passed puberty the question of disposal of soiled menstrual materials also arises. Guidance is given in the Annex, paragraphs 1.3 and 1.4. Where an accident occurs which leads to bleeding such as a nosebleed, or a child becomes ill with vomiting and/or diarrhoea, it will be necessary fo clean up clothing and dispose of waste. Details of procedures to be followed are contained in the Annex, paragraph 5. Particular school subjects or activities where risk may occur and where guidance is required 23. Craft, Design and normal safety precautions should be taken; Technology Home Economics — normal safety precautions should be taken: Music lessons the sharing of wind instruments presents no risk. The usual hygienic practices should be observed; Science subjects no HTLV-III/LAV antibody positive person should give blood for class use; Sport and outdoor i may be freely allowed provided there is pursuits no other medical condition which prevents the child participating; li swimming pools should be chlorinated or suitably treated according to standard practice. Normal precautions should be taken: lil barefoot work presents no risk. 24. First Aid When teaching mouth-to-mouth resuscitation it is sound hygienic practice for children to be taught the use of the specially designed device incorporating a valve and mask. No cases of AIDS have