MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

January/February 2012

 

Cold and flu season has arrived! In order to prevent the spread of illness at school, we ask that parents take the following precautions. Please watch for signs and symptoms of illness in your children and keep them home from school if they are ill. Children who have fevers, chills, and vomiting, or respiratory symptoms should be kept home until they are feeling better. Also, please consult your physician before sending your child to school if he/she has a sore throat associated with fever, headache, stomach ache, or swollen lymph nodes since these are symptoms associated with strep throat, a bacterial infection that is easily spread to others. If your child is diagnosed with strep throat, he/she may return to school after being on antibiotics for a full 24 hours and is free of any other symptoms (headache, fever, etc.) Please make sure your child takes ALL of the medication exactly as prescribed by your physician, even if symptoms of illness are gone.

            Remember, it is very important that all of our students have a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and dress appropriately for the weather in order to stay healthy and have a productive day at school. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call me at the school.