What about risks to kids? Don’t schools use disinfecting wipes in classrooms?

Children under the age of 18 should not use disinfectants, including wipes! Read the label to check where the wipes can be used. Consider using a placemat or other barrier between disinfected surfaces and food.
For questions about disinfectants and other pesticides, call the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) at 800-858-7378, Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm PST. This is one of 8 videos created in collaboration between NPIC and the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Target audience: The public; parents, caregivers, teachers, daycares; disinfectant users in education, health care, and other professional settings
Presenters: Amy Cross (NPIC), Alex Sirotzki (Washington Poison Center), Fiorella Carhuaz (Virginia Poison Center)
Recorded: March 21, 2022
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