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A NOTE FROM THE NURSE:
It's that time of the year! Illnesses are all on the rise! Please be sure to be diligent with handwashing and monitoring your child(ren) for symptoms of illness.
Here's a review of some guidelines:
- for any fever (temp 100.4ºF and over), influenza, covid, pertussis or RSV: stay home for fevers (over 100.4ºF) and may return when temps are normal for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever reducing medications.
- for strep: stay home on antibiotics for 24 hours and then may return to school as long as the fever requirements are met.
- For vomiting: must be 24 hours without vomiting before returning to school.
- For diarrhea: must be 24 hours without a diarrhea incident before returning to school.
Please consider the following:
Encourage good hand washing- The number one thing that most kids can do to limit their exposure to germs is to clean their hands thoroughly. Teach kids to wash hands before eating and after outdoor play. Also, be sure to stress the importance of washing hands after using the bathroom.
Talk to your child- about other ways to prevent the spread of germs while at home and at school.
Ask Yourself- Will my child's symptoms interfere with having a productive day of learning? Is there a risk of spreading my child’s illness to staff/peers? Asking yourself these questions may help when deciding whether your child is healthy enough to attend school.
Hydrate!- Keeping well hydrated is very important to stay and feel healthy. Please send a refillable water bottle with your child every day. (Cleaning this water bottle between uses is strongly encouraged).
If you send your child to school and the guidelines haven’t been met, you may expect a phone call to pick them up.
Please call Nurse Anna at 712-737-2274 if you have any questions about your child or these guidelines.
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