Winter Tips

I was quite surprised to see snow on the ground on October 17^th!  While I love the snow and chilly weather, I don’t look forward to the illnesses that seem to flood in!

Most of what we see in the Winter can certainly be prevented by some really easy daily habits.   The CDC website is a wealth of information regarding staying healthy this year.  I have included links for a few common illnesses we see in the school setting.

           Strep Throat                   Cold Vs. Flu                        

                                                                        Norovirus Vs. Stomach bug

The District Nurses collaborate to share information on our web pages regarding current illness, upcoming health events, and District forms.  

The Middle School web page can be found here: Middle School Health Office

Here is a quick reference of when Sick is Too Sick for School:

Please use these guidelines when deciding whether or not to send your child to school due to illness.

It is suggested that your child should not come to school if:

*They have a temperature over 100.5 F. (Remember that Tylenol, Motrin, etc. can mask the effects of a fever). Try to take your child's temperature before you give fever-reducing medicine.  

*They have vomiting and/or persistent diarrhea. 

*They have a persistent red sore throat, especially if the tonsils are enlarged.

*They have a severe cold with fever, sneezing, and thickening nasal discharge

*They have a cough that keeps them awake at night, worsens with increased activity, or is combined with other symptoms.

*They have a severe persistent earache.

*They have redness in the whites of the eyes, yellow eye discharge and matted lashes are symptoms of conjunctivitis (pinkeye). A doctor should be consulted for treatment as this is highly contagious.

*They have a rash that is all over the body, blistery, oozing, or painful. This could be a sign of a contagious infection, such as chicken pox. Please consider checking with your child's doctor or the school nurse before you send your child to school.

*Please keep your child home until they have not had vomiting, persistent diarrhea, or a fever (without medication) for at least 24 hours!(If at school they have a fever over 100.5F or vomiting/persistent diarrhea, your child will need to be picked up at school.)

Remember, the suggestions above should be considered a guide.

If you are still unsure whether to send your child to school, please call your medical provider or the school nurse for further guidance.

Stay healthy and enjoy what late Fall and Winter have to offer!