Stay Healthy during Flu Season

With the weather slowly changing, flu season is quickly approaching. The CDC recommends flu vaccines as the #1 defense against the flu. Populations such as young children, older people, and those with certain health conditions are at risk for serious flu complications. This is why acquiring a vaccine is suggested. Contact your local pharmacy to obtain your flu vaccine.

 The best way to avoid the flu through is primary prevention. This includes: keeping fingers away from facial regions (mouth, nose, eyes), refraining from sharing cups, straws, eating utensils, makeup and cell phones. It is also recommended to disinfect frequently touched surfaces. To keep a healthy immune system, it is important to continue to get adequate nutrition and rest.

 One of the easiest prevention methods is through frequent hand washing. Remember to wash hands

BEFORE: preparing food, eating, caring for someone who is sick, treating a wound; and

AFTER: preparing food, blowing nose, sneezing, coughing, caring for someone who is sick, and using the restroom.

 ** When your child is out sick, please notify the

school office of their flu symptoms, sore throat,

fever, gastro-intestinal symptoms, etc. **

 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school nurse. Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy!

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC information on the Flu

CDC Information on Hand Washing