Reminder: We are a shellfish-free school. Please do not send any foods containing shellfish or foods with shellfish ingredients.
Influenza? Cold? Pertussis?
Here's some information that might help you...
Brown Tail Moth Caterpillars:
Browntail moth caterpillars have tiny poisonous hairs that can cause skin reactions similar to poison ivy and other more severe reactions. The caterpillars may reach 1.5 inches in length and are brown with a broken white stripe on each side and two red/orange spots on the hind end.
For more information visit: Brown Tail Moth Info Maine CDC
Brown Tail Moth Skin Remedy:
(Borrowed From Maine General Health)
Combine the following ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well
1/2 30 gm tube of hydrocortisone 1% cream (e.g. Cortizone-10)
1/2 30 gm tube of diphenhydramine hydrochloride 2% and zinc acetate 0.1% cream (e.g. Extra Strength BENADRYL®)
1/4 30 gm tube lidocaine 4% cream (e.g. Aspercreme®)
1/4 cup witch hazel solution
Apply twice a day to affected area. Refrigerate. Discard after 30 days.
Ticks are still here...
Be sure to check yourself and family members for ticks after spending time outside. For more tick information, please visit UMaine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab.
