Nurse Notes
Health Screening
Just a reminder that all 7th, 10th, and new-to-district students will undergo health screening starting in October. Health screening will include vision, hearing, height, and weight. ASD will mail parents/guardians a referral form and you can list any concerns you have about your student’s screening. You may also contact me with any questions or concerns.
Cold & Flu Season
The cold and flu season is upon us. Flu season runs October through April with a peak in February. The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, however, different viruses cause them. Because these two types of illnesses have similar flu-like symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not cause serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. For more information related to Cold Vs. Flu click here.
Flu shots are now available, and can be obtained from your primary care provider or from a variety of flu shot clinics held around town. For more information, contact your health care provider or call the CDC Immunization Hot Line @ 1-800-232-2522.
School attendance is important, however, a sick student who appears ill should remain home. Please do not send a sick student to school to be examined by the nurse. This may expose others to unnecessary illnesses. *Parents are notified before students are excused from school for illness. Current contact phone numbers need to be provided and updated throughout the year.
Stomach Virus
We have seen multiple cases of the “stomach flu” recently. This is a common illness, which is spread from person-to-person on unwashed hands or food and surfaces handled by a sick person. Thus, the key to preventing the illness is frequent hand washing, especially after using the restroom or prior to eating. Symptoms include a sudden onset of nausea, cramping, chills and fever. Usually, vomiting and/or diarrhea are present. Symptoms generally last 1-3days. It is important to stay hydrated during this time and to remain home until symptoms have been gone for 24 hours.
A Special Thanks…
Thank you to the family of alumni Josh & Melissa Houer for donating bus tokens!
Thank you to all these families for donating lunch and breakfast items!
Family of Jazzmine C.
Family of Evan W.
Family of Brad S.
Family of Bob H.
The Brazell family
Family of Brittney F.
Family of Heidi H.
Shannon
Family of Michaela & Mackenzie C.