Welcome 2016-17 School Year

Post date: Sep 6, 2016 5:45:32 PM

Illness update as of 9/6/16 is:

1. Sore throat (throat is not red upon inspection), headache, stomach ache. Some have fever 101-103 range. One rash has been reported (viral). So far I have had NO reports of bacterial illness requiring medicine. Therefore, fluids, Tylenol or Ibuprofen, for uncomfortable fever/headache. Viruses can last up to two weeks. Fever should only arise at the beginning of illness, and lasts typically 3 days. For prolonged fever >72 hrs, call your Dr. for possible appt.

Reminder: For return to school, student should be fever-free (untreated) for a full 24 hrs. Thank you!

2. Stomach ache/vomiting- few cases of this. More prominent last week, but only affected a few students.

Continue to use good hand washing and cover coughs!