Allergy & Asthma Season
Spring means flower buds and blooming trees, but it can also mean sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and other bothersome symptoms for millions of allergy sufferers. If you want to avoid this seasonal misery, try these simple strategies to keep symptoms under control.
- Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers.
- Monitor pollen counts. If high pollen counts are forecasted, start taking allergy medication before your symptoms start.
- Close doors and windows at night when pollen counts are high.
- Keep indoor air clean - if possible, use air conditioning in your house and car.
- Check with your doctor and ask about non-prescription medications to help ease your symptoms.
We do not stock allergy medications in school, so if your doctor recommends an over-the-counter remedy, it must be administered at home before school.
Bug Spray/Sunscreen
Please apply sunblock and bug spray before school. The most effective way to avoid ticks is with a bug spray that contains at least 10% DEET.
Physical Exams
If your child is attending Thacher’s summer program or returning next year, please forward Nurse Carolynn a copy of their most recent physical exam. It needs to be less than one year old for them to attend. It must be signed by the person who performed the exam, dated, include all immunizations, and has wording that indicates the student can attend camp/school without restrictions. This form is typically found under “letters” on a patient portal.
Medication
If your child keeps medication for a chronic illness in school, such as asthma, allergy or seizure, etc., please reference the Nurse’s Corner on Thacher’s website for the paperwork that must be renewed.
