Flu Season Reminders
When we are in the midst of flu season, all parents, guardians, students, faculty and staff should be aware of flu symptoms in order to conduct self-screenings and to refer students to the nurse's office for evaluation. We also want to reinforce good practices regarding hand-washing and proper coughing techniques to help prevent the spread of germs in school and home settings.
Flu symptoms include the following:
- Fever of 100°F or greater
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose.
- Body aches
- Chills
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
If you think your child has the flu:
- Keep them at home. Do not send them to school.
- They should avoid close contact with others for 3-5 days.
- Students may return when they have been fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication AND symptoms have improved.
Everyone should practice and encourage others to:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Drop the used tissue in a wastebasket. If a tissue is not available, cough into the crook of your elbow or sleeve.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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