Best Practices for Returning to School: Interview with Dr. Klausner, Curative’s Medical Director

For many students, school doors reopen on August 1st. This marks the third school year where students have had to adapt to shifting public health recommendations and changing learning conditions. As a country, we’re working to shift to life with COVID-19, while allowing safe and healthy returns to in-person interactions. 

As parents and students prepare for another school year, Curative’s medical director, Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, weighs in on best practices to help ensure safety and good health under current CDC COVID-19 recommendations.  

As we’ve adapted to life with COVID-19, what are some tips for students returning to campus in the fall?

We can all agree that learning under safe conditions while allowing students to develop the interpersonal skills necessary to thrive is crucial. As we’ve moved back into a full in-person classroom setting, we’re pleased to now see that it’s possible to return to school. The most important thing to note is that, if a student falls ill, they should know where and how to access testing and if needed, treatment. There are a number of respiratory illnesses circulating, including COVID-19, and symptoms can often be misattributed. It’s important to know where your nearest COVID-19 testing center is, and under the direction of their provider, how to get treatment, including oral antivirals, injectable medications, and more. We know that treatment is helpful in reducing the duration of symptoms, the risk of hospitalization and the spread of COVID-19. 

Should students still be concerned about COVID-19?

How can students best be informed about their health status?

What should parents do to help ensure their students remain healthy?

When should students get tested? 

What should students do if they test positive? 

Should they get a healthcare administered test if they test positive with an at-home test?

At Curative, we’ve learned a lot from COVID-19 testing and how access to testing allows everyone to get the information they need to help make informed healthcare decisions. As students head back into the classroom, staying up to date on their health status, monitoring symptoms, and early testing and treatment is crucial to keeping our school doors open and allowing students to reap the benefits of in-person learning.

Any opinions are those of the employees interviewed in their personal capacity and do not necessarily reflect the views of Curative Inc.

The information in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.