Dear Parents/Guardians,
As cold and flu season approaches please keep a few things in mind.
Definitely keep your child at home and under observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
~Fever‐greater than 100°F. Please keep your child home until at least 24 hours after they no
longer have a fever. This should be determined without the use of fever‐reducing medicines
(any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen).
~Vomiting (even once), diarrhea, chills,
~ General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches, frequent
congested (wet) or croup cough, lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose.
To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:
~Wash hands frequently
~ Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
~ Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing using paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands.
~ Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Colds and influenza are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has a fever should remain at home until they are “fever free” for a minimum of 24 hours. Often when a child awakens with vague complaints (the way colds and flu begin), it is wise to observe your child at home for an hour or two before deciding whether or not to bring them to school. Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities on return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will help minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom. Thank you in advance for helping this school year be as healthy as
possible.
Regards,
Lisa Marie Magargal RN, BSN, CSN
