Summer Safety
Summer Safety
FYI Mosquito season is here!
FYI Mosquito season is here!
Protect yourself and your family from insect bites.
Insect bites can cause pain or itching, and scratching can lead to skin infections, and some insects carry disease!
TIP: Hats are great sun protection for your face!
Be Sun Smart
Sun protection is recommended for ALL skin types. Even when it's cool or overcast, the sun's UV can still be damaging. Please remember to apply sunscreen on your children before school, as a physician order is required to apply at school.
Did You Know?
UV rays are most intense from 10 AM to 4 PM
For the best protection, choose a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher.
Choose sunscreen labeled ‘broad spectrum’. This means the sunscreen will filter both UVA and UVB radiation.
Choose sunscreen that is water resistant, so it is less likely to be washed off by water activities or sweat
Remember more expensive sunscreens are not necessarily a better quality product.
About Seasonal Allergies
If your child takes allergy medication, please administer before they come to school to avoid them having to suffer throughout the day. Allergy medications usually work best if taken every day before the symptoms start! Contact your pediatrician for more guidance.
As the flowers, trees and grass start to grow and bloom and the wind starts to blow, springtime allergies triggered by allergens such as pollen, mold, and dust mites will not be far behind. Common symptoms include:
Runny or stuffy nose: Caused by inflammation and increased mucus production.
Sneezing: The body's attempt to expel allergens from the nasal passages.
Itchy, watery eyes: Allergens irritate the eyes, causing inflammation and tearing.
Nasal congestion: Swelling of the nasal membranes can lead to difficulty breathing through the nose.
Postnasal drip: Mucus from the nasal passages flows down the back of the throat, may cause a tickle in the throat or cough.
Cough: A reflex to clear allergens from the airways.
Sore throat: Irritation from mucus and allergens.
Fatigue: The body's immune system may release chemicals that cause tiredness.
Headache: Pressure from nasal congestion or sinus inflammation.
Skin rashes: In some cases, allergens can cause hives or eczema.
Other less common symptoms may include: Ear pain or discomfort, wheezing, and Asthma attacks.
Attached is a link that may be helpful to teach your child(ren) how to blow their nose.
TIP: Washing your hands and face, even changing your clothes after playing outside during pollen season can help control the allergens in your house! If taking MEDICATION for allergies, start daily medication BEFORE allergies start!
Head Lice Information
Head lice are nothing but a nuisance and unless one develops a skin infection from scratching too much, not a health concern or threat. Lice are nothing to panic about and are not a sign of unclean people or homes. School is rarely a source of transmission for lice. Common sources can be group or sports activities, families and sleepovers. Please see link for the district response for lice, which is based on position statements from The American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), and the CDC.
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