The True Story: Children Who Need Special Care

Greek Reporter reported on 16 January 2026, citing Greece's National Public Health Organization (EODY), that from 5 to 11 January 877 people were hospitalised with flu, 8 died and 15 were newly admitted to intensive care, with 45 ICU admissions and 15 deaths over the season.

The report said a 13-year-old girl from a special education school in Chalcis died of flu. EODY stressed vaccination remains the most effective protection, especially for high-risk groups.

The Key Lesson: Children with Special Needs May Not Be Able to Report Symptoms

Thai special education schools and centres care for children, some with chronic conditions, who need close support. Points to watch are:

• Children who cannot describe symptoms so fevers are found late
• Teachers and aides helping with feeding and toileting
• Therapy equipment and developmental toys shared
• School vans with children seated close
• Children with chronic conditions such as lung, heart or neurological illness

How Flu Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, seasonal influenza spreads easily where people gather, such as schools and nursing homes. It spreads through droplets when people cough or sneeze, and through hands that touch contaminated surfaces and then the eyes, nose or mouth. Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic illness are at risk of severe disease. Influenza is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Risk Register for Special Education Schools

1. Children cannot report symptoms: likelihood high / impact high / level critical. Mitigation: morning temperature checks and watch for behaviour change. Owner: class teacher
2. Shared therapy equipment: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe after each child. Owner: therapist
3. Aides unvaccinated: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: vaccine drive for teachers and aides. Owner: director
4. Crowded school vans: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe seats and ventilate. Owner: driver
5. Classrooms not disinfected when children are ill: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: fog and ozone-treat classrooms after school. Owner: director

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Special Education Schools

1. Check temperatures and behaviour every morning
2. Inform parents about vaccines
3. Vaccinate teachers and aides
4. Wash hands before feeding and after toileting
5. Wipe therapy equipment after each child
6. Contact a doctor when a child's condition changes
7. Fog and ozone-treat classrooms after school

How ULV Disinfection Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• Uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job for customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies

Ozone Treatment for Closed Rooms and Stuffy Spaces

The World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service uses machines that generate ozone gas from oxygen in the air. It suits closed rooms such as meeting rooms, bedrooms, classrooms, sick bays and vans, helping reduce germs in the air and on surfaces and removing stale odours. Ozone breaks back down into oxygen after treatment, leaving no residue.

• Works alongside disinfection fogging: spray or wipe surfaces first, then use ozone for the air and corners of closed rooms
• No people or pets in the room during treatment: the team seals the room and runs a timer
• Ventilate after treatment before normal use resumes
• Machines tested by Intertek, according to WHD's service page
• Ideal after someone has been ill, such as recovered patients' rooms, shared bedrooms and shuttle vans

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many flu hospitalisations did Greece have? A: 877 from 5 to 11 January 2026, with 8 deaths and 15 new ICU admissions.

Q: What did EODY advise? A: Vaccination is the most effective protection, especially for high-risk groups.

Q: Does the fogging disinfectant work on flu? A: The team uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page, and influenza is an enveloped virus that suitable disinfectants can inactivate. Fogging does not replace vaccination or handwashing.

Q: Can I enter the room right after ozone treatment? A: No one should be in the room during treatment. Ventilate afterwards before normal use; the team will advise the right time for the room size.

Q: Can schools get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Influenza information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO seasonal influenza fact sheet

Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment

The real news from Greece shows children with special needs need the most protection. Schools that watch symptoms and keep things clean protect every child. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for classrooms, therapy rooms and school vans, and the ozone treatment service for classrooms and sick rooms after school. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268