January 9, 2009
Just an update to everyone: As of today, we have had at least 10 cases of
pneumonia this year, with 3 new cases this week. The upper respiratory viruses
this year seem to settle in the lungs rapidly. If your child has a cough that
brings up a lot of mucus and won’t go away, especially with any fever, please
have them checked by their clinician.
If your child is running a fever, remember that they should have a normal
temperature, without any medications, for at least 24 hours before they return
to school. I have seen a lot of relapses when the children try to do too much
too soon.
If you send cough drops with your child, please enclose a note and have the
child bring them to the nurse’s office. I need to know when any medications,
even over the counter medications, are in the school. Sometimes other children
think of them as candy and want to share. It is hard for children of this age
not to share and it is not OK to share any form of medication.
Thank you all for you caring and help.
Remember to call me at 802.264.5923 and leave me a message if your child is going to be late or miss school. Please leave a reason for the absence as well.
Be Kind, Be Safe and Do Your Best!
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