Flu letter to parents 2015 BVE edits

[Pages:2]A Friendly Reminder from Your School Nurses

11--12--2015

Dear Atlanta Classical Families,

Cold and flu season has arrived!

As a result, we are seeing more and more students in the clinic with communicable illnesses.

Below is Atlanta Classical Academy's policy regarding exclusion periods for sick children as well as some preventative tips.

Please adhere to these guidelines and make note of the suggested habits.

Let's work together to keep our school community and our homes as healthy as possible!

Exclusion Periods:

Please do NOT send your student to school if he/she has or has had:

1. Fever over 100 F within the last 24 hour (must be fever free without medication). 2. Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours. 3. Continuous coughing not relieved with cough medicine. 4. Strep throat. They may return 24 hours after starting antibiotics. 5. Please check with the School Nurse or your doctor about other illnesses. 6. Please remember to notify the School Nurse or Front Office if your child has a contagious

illness!

Helpful Tips for Staying Healthy:

1. Frequent hand washing is the BEST way to prevent and combat the spread of germs! Wash hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer. (Pro Tip: Sing the Happy Birthday song twice to wash long enough.)

2. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or use an elbow or arm if no tissue is available.

3. Do not share drinks, food, or unwashed utensils. 4. Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods, and drink lots water and healthy drinks (soda doesn't

count!)

5. Avoid people that are sick and stay home when you are sick. 6. Disinfect surfaces that are prone to germs (ex. phones, keyboards, door knobs, toothbrushes).

7. Get you immunizations like the flu mist or shot.

For more information, visit or call 1--800--CDC--INFO for the most current information about the flu. Thank you for your consideration of others when your student might be contagious.

Sincerely, Nurse Holland and Nurse Roth 404--369--3500 ext. 4 health@

Cold, Flu, or Allergy? Tips and Treatments

Reference:

Symptoms Fever

Cold Rare

Headache

Uncommon

General Aches, Pains Slight

Fatigue, Weakness Extreme Exhaustion

Sometimes Never

Stuffy, Runny Nose Common

Sneezing

Usual

Sore Throat

Common

Flu

Airborne Allergy

Usual, high (100-102 ?F), sometimes higher, especially in young children); lasts 3-4 days Common

Never Uncommon

Usual; often severe

Never

Usual, can last up to 3 weeks Usual, at the beginning of the illness Sometimes

Sometimes Never

Common

Sometimes

Usual

Sometimes

Sometimes

Cough Chest Discomfort

Treatment

Common

Mild to moderate

Get plenty of rest. Stay hydrated. (Drink plenty of fluids.) Decongestants. Aspirin (ages 18 and up), acetaminophen, or ibuprofen for aches and pains

Common, can become severe Common

Get plenty of rest. Stay hydrated. Aspirin (ages 18 and up), acetaminophen, or ibuprofen for aches, pains, and fever Antiviral medicines (see your doctor)

Sometimes

Rare, except for those with allergic asthma

Avoid allergens (things that you're allergic to) Antihistamines Nasal steroids Decongestants

Prevention Complications

Wash your hands often. Avoid close contact with anyone who has a cold.

Get the flu vaccine each year. Wash your hands often. Avoid close contact with anyone who has the flu.

Avoid allergens, such as pollen, house dust mites, mold, pet dander, cockroaches.

Sinus infection middle ear infection, asthma

Bronchitis, pneumonia; can be life-threatening

Sinus infection, middle ear infection, asthma

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