Disinfection in the time of COVID: Safe solutions are critical for schools

Anne Hicks; Patrick Hicks

doi:10.1093/pch/pxac060

Disinfection in the time of COVID: Safe solutions are critical for schools

Paediatr Child Health. 2022 Jun 25;27(6):324-326. doi: 10.1093/pch/pxac060. eCollection 2022 Oct.

Authors

Anne Hicks¹, Patrick Hicks²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
² Department of Kinesiology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Abstract

Surface disinfection is part of school protocols designed to decrease the risk of students and staff contracting COVID-19. However, exposure to disinfectants can have short- and long-term health consequences. Given that the risks are well-described and safer products are readily available, it is critical that schools consciously employ safer disinfection strategies.

Keywords: Asthma; Child; Disinfectants.