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Captured in a metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia primary school, seated amongst his classmates, this photograph depicts a young African-American schoolboy, who was in the process of drawing with a pencil on a piece of white paper. Note that the student was focused on a drawing book that referenced fantasy flying planes, while intent on creating his artwork, seemingly oblivious to all the classroom goings-on that surrounded him. Known as fomites, it is important to know that objects, including pencils, crayons, paper, etc., can act as transmitters of illnesses. Viruses and bacteria are able to remain alive on their surfaces after being handled by an ill child, who can then inadvertently transfer these germs to another child, who subsequently handles these schoolroom articles.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Amanda Mills
Creation Date: 2014
Photo Credit: Amanda Mills
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Copyright Restrictions: None - This image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions.