It
is not too late to be vaccinated. Getting the flu shot is the best way to
prevent flu illness and serious flu complications, including those that can
result in hospitalization or death. Everyone 6 months or older should get
a flu vaccine every year, unless they have a medical contraindication. To
locate where the flu vaccine is available near you visit Vaccine Finder at
http://www.vaccinefinder.org/
There has been increase in the number of flu cases as well as strep throat over the last few weeks. We ask that you keep your child home if they are complaining of a sore throat, feels chilled, fever of 100 or , rash or vomiting. They need to be fever free without the use of medications that are fever reducing like Tylenol, Ibuprophen or some cold medicines for 24 hours before sending them back to school.
There has been increase in the number of flu cases as well as strep throat over the last few weeks. We ask that you keep your child home if they are complaining of a sore throat, feels chilled, fever of 100 or , rash or vomiting. They need to be fever free without the use of medications that are fever reducing like Tylenol, Ibuprophen or some cold medicines for 24 hours before sending them back to school.
For more information on the flu please refer to previous
blogs.
Encourage your child to wash their hands frequently and cover
their mouths when they cough.
Thank you for your help as we try to limit the spread of
illness in school.
If you have any questions please call me at 392-1000 ext. 5104
Brit Brattlie RN
