Spring has sprung!  We are finally getting a taste of warmer weather. The trees and shrubs are blossoming and blooming, and while it’s a beautiful and energetic time of year, children with seasonal allergies really struggle to get through the school day.  If your child is prone to itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, congestion, or asthma-like symptoms each spring, please be proactive by providing over-the-counter allergy meds before school each morning.  

You might not realize this, but school nurses may not give any allergy medication, except for Benadryl in emergency situations, unless we have a specific doctor’s order for your child.  The same goes for cough and cold medicine. Even though these are over-the-counter medications, we are not permitted to give them in the school setting WITHOUT A DOCTOR'S ORDER.

Here are some additional tips for minimizing allergy symptoms for your child:

• Frequent hand washing after playing outside, so the child doesn’t rub pollen near eyes or nose.

• Limit outdoor activities when pollen counts are high.

• Dry laundry in the dryer, don’t hang it outside to dry.

• Have your child take a bath or shower at bedtime to reduce night time allergies that might hinder their sleep quality.

• Keep windows in your home and car closed, and use air conditioning to filter the air. Make sure the air conditioner is on re-circulating mode.

( https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/seasonal-allergies-keeping-symptoms-check).

As always, don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Sell with any questions or concerns!