tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24955052177834542432024-03-12T09:56:48.932-05:00Healthtalkfrom your School Nurse at Christian Liberty Academy.
"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
3 John 1:3Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-48859572681573163312024-03-11T10:04:00.003-05:002024-03-12T09:56:14.811-05:00<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>CURRENT C.L.A. PROTOCOL FOR <br /></b></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>FLU, RSV, AND COVID-19</b></span></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #ff3131; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: arial;">PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR STUDENT COMES TO SCHOOL WITH SYMPTO<span class="ql-cursor"></span>MS OF FLU, RSV, OR COVID-19, YOU WILL BE CALLED TO PICK THEM UP.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-Do1fz_51k8BTjGrML6Ykeu1O6lSFa2L3X_F-PDcAHgymF0YY963VvjaHhYBxTvrpGeSb5HU4Y8qsmLtNL1UsbVImePA2xMzzDeKbCKz_FXdmP45dgZdS83tLu7Bq0JVaXFOIsEbKJ33kwNeudNqDs-h8XU4E5lVlpDB7JpjzgbddmaYfct-lgYvGww/s2245/CLA%20COVID%20PROTOCOL%202024%20revised.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2245" data-original-width="1587" height="797" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-Do1fz_51k8BTjGrML6Ykeu1O6lSFa2L3X_F-PDcAHgymF0YY963VvjaHhYBxTvrpGeSb5HU4Y8qsmLtNL1UsbVImePA2xMzzDeKbCKz_FXdmP45dgZdS83tLu7Bq0JVaXFOIsEbKJ33kwNeudNqDs-h8XU4E5lVlpDB7JpjzgbddmaYfct-lgYvGww/w563-h797/CLA%20COVID%20PROTOCOL%202024%20revised.png" width="563" /></a></div><br /><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92;">The IDPH Adopted New CDC Guidelines March 1, 2024 that Streamline Recommendations for COVID-19, Flu and RSV.</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap" style="color: #231a92;"> </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92;">Flu season can last until May.</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"> </span></span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"></span><span class="OYPEnA text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-underline" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;">THE KEY RECOMMENDATION</span><span class="OYPEnA text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"> for those with any seasonal respiratory virus is to </span><span class="OYPEnA text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-underline" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;">stay home and away from others until their symptoms improve.</span></span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="OYPEnA text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-underline" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><br /></span></span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The guidance suggests people can return to normal activities when symptoms have improved for 24 hours - and if a fever was present, it has been gone for 24 hours without use of a fever-reducing medication.</span></span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If symptoms are not improving, continue to isolate until symptom-free for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication.</span></span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">In addition, once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take precautions for the next five days to curb disease spread, including:</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap"> </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none">1)Enhancing hygiene practices; 2)Keeping a distance from others; 3)Getting tested for respiratory viruses to prevent spread to others.</span></span></span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #ff3131;">PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF YOUR STUDENT COMES TO SCHOOL WITH SYMPTOMS OF FLU, RSV, OR COVID-19, YOU WILL BE CALLED TO PICK THEM UP.</span><span class="OYPEnA text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none white-space-prewrap"> </span></span></span></span><br /></p><p style="--font-size: 34.6667px; --line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; line-height: 48px; text-align: left;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700;">Symptoms:</span></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Fever or chills</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Cough</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Fatigue</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Muscle or body aches</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Headache</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">New loss of taste or smell</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Sore throat</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Congestion or runny nose</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Nausea or vomiting</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #231a92; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600;">Diarrhea</span></li></ul><p></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92; font-weight: 600;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span class="OYPEnA text-strikethrough-none text-decoration-none" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92;">PLEASE NOTE:</span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap" style="color: #231a92;"> </span><span class="OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="color: #231a92;">This updated guidance is intended for community settings. There are no changes to respiratory virus guidance for healthcare settings.</span></span></p>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-3353049133488523572024-02-27T15:59:00.005-06:002024-03-12T09:14:59.455-05:00<h2 style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-family: arial;">Please update your contact information with the day school office and the Nurse's Office.</span></b></h2><p style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7sQzLdggKNmEFUyjTtoW5eyqBvT8Uhas2f_yNNL4ayXVS3VpsLo1R2guZSG38hT02X-MsBJZhG9xv9W2zEOj80tDw5E_Beh69YUdL7AXG2fCinKl1KRHsEnnd26KCOnvffgJJqg9viPJd2PDEKkXuAE5k51rkgmptT5FoAQJX0SeF6CF-FZ9ZWJX0P8/s1080/PSA%20contact%20info.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7sQzLdggKNmEFUyjTtoW5eyqBvT8Uhas2f_yNNL4ayXVS3VpsLo1R2guZSG38hT02X-MsBJZhG9xv9W2zEOj80tDw5E_Beh69YUdL7AXG2fCinKl1KRHsEnnd26KCOnvffgJJqg9viPJd2PDEKkXuAE5k51rkgmptT5FoAQJX0SeF6CF-FZ9ZWJX0P8/w446-h446/PSA%20contact%20info.png" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-61912764092351867312024-02-06T15:41:00.002-06:002024-02-06T15:41:18.484-06:00<h1 style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-large;">Tips For Kid's Safety</span></b></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NfNt1IxNo3TNsIoBpD9uM1JNAZSia1lTPBpYic22eftsKGws9g9XOQNwjW5fq6uhL37e75aSjk8ng8tgcbLUYTtq705TF5vVJrTkRs0k4SqxLBtigInEIGMFa0TIvawRwuChLnUDKbhyUb3VtlW09JklPGxsvqg6Ar4iyvIOoVarXLRexlMn63QXwPY/s2000/Tips%20For%20Kid's%20Safety%20List%20-%20Infographic.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="800" height="1344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4NfNt1IxNo3TNsIoBpD9uM1JNAZSia1lTPBpYic22eftsKGws9g9XOQNwjW5fq6uhL37e75aSjk8ng8tgcbLUYTtq705TF5vVJrTkRs0k4SqxLBtigInEIGMFa0TIvawRwuChLnUDKbhyUb3VtlW09JklPGxsvqg6Ar4iyvIOoVarXLRexlMn63QXwPY/w537-h1344/Tips%20For%20Kid's%20Safety%20List%20-%20Infographic.png" width="537" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></h1><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-52659007860289232712024-02-06T15:24:00.000-06:002024-02-06T15:24:03.741-06:00Health Exam and Immunization Requirements<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Here are
the current exam and immunization requirements for the start of school 2024-2025, </span><span style="background: white;">due on the first day of school</span><span>:</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Pre-School: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Illinois State Physical<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Up to date immunizations
(including HIB, HBV and Pneumococcal series)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Junior and Senior Kindergarten: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Illinois State Physical <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Up to date immunizations -
including boosters for DTP and Polio and 2nd dose of MMR and
Varicella. Please note: most
doctors split these and give 2 at age 4 and 2 at age 5.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Senior Kindergarten: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Illinois State Physical <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Up to date immunizations -
including boosters for DTP and Polio and 2nd dose of MMR and
Varicella. Please note: most
doctors split these and give 2 at age 4 and 2 at age 5.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Eye Exam<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dental Exam<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>6th Grade: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Illinois State Physical<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Up to date immunizations
(including Tdap booster and Meningococcal vaccine)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dental Exam<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">9<sup>th</sup> Grade:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Illinois State Physical<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Up to date immunizations <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dental Exam<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">12<sup>th</sup> Grade<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Up to date Meningococcal booster<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Please note:
We do not force anyone to immunize. If you wish to be exempt from
immunizations requirements you must complete a State of Illinois Religious
Exemption Form with your doctor and submit to the school. </span><span style="background: white;"> If your doctor refuses and gives you a difficult time about this,
please see Nurse Nancy.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: -.5in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in -0.5in 0in 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you have any questions please contact Nurse Nancy at nurse@christinliberty.com<o:p></o:p></span></p></div>
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<br />Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-76293961158300934702024-02-06T15:23:00.000-06:002024-02-06T15:23:44.696-06:00Health Awareness Months<div style="text-align: center;">
Health Awareness Observances By Month</div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana;"><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">Keep the germs away.</span></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wash your hands. This is the best way to avoid getting sick and spreading common winter illnesses, such as colds.
Germs accumulate on nearly everything you do or touch, so wash your hands
frequently. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, scrubbing all surfaces and
rinsing well.<o:p></o:p></p></span><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana; font-size: 18;">Influenza or Flu, COVID19, & RSV</span></span></span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: 14;">Every school year, the hard fact is that
influenza, RSV, and COVID19, will hit schools hard and that children are
falling sick in larger numbers every year. Several things can be done to help prevent the spread of these highly contagious,
communicable diseases:</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br />1. Instruct your children to wash their hands with soap and water frequently. This cannot be emphasized enough. </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br />2.
You may want to send a water bottle to school with your child so that they are not using the water fountains. </span></span><span> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span>[The teachers would prefer the flip-top type of bottle rather than a screw top, in order to prevent spills.] </span><span>Our maintenance crew is diligent about keeping the water fountains clean, and even though the flu virus is fragile, they can live 2 to 8 hours on a surface - before the crew has a chance to clean. Teach your children to avoid using the water fountains during flu season.</span><br />
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<i><u><span><span style="font-size: 14;">3. If your child has a fever or has vomited within 24 hours before school starts, please keep them home.</span></span></u></i><br />
<i><u><span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br />4. Children should not return to school until symptoms have been gone for at least 24 hours WITHOUT TAKING FEVER-REDUCING MEDICATIONS.</span></span></u></i><br /><b><u><span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br /></span></span></u></b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: verdana;"><u><span><span style="font-size: 14;">The Best Vaccine ~~ Go wash your hands right now!</span></span></u></b></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br />Influenza is one of the most easily transmitted diseases, caused by a
range of related viruses. It relies on human habits -- most notably the
tendency to rub a runny nose. The virus can live on a plastic or metal
surface for 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on a surface, according to the CDC. When a child touches a drippy nose and
then a doorknob, desk, or water fountain button, the virus sits there, ready
to be picked up by the next unwary person. Simply touch the nose, mouth
or even the eye, and you, too, can have the flu. The virus also can be
passed when a patient coughs or sneezes a fine spray of saliva and
mucus into the air and an unfortunate passer-by breathes it in. Remember, a sneeze travels 100 mph!</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br />Influenza causes respiratory symptoms -- a cough, sneezing, headache,
muscle aches and fever. Unlike a cold, which creeps up on a patient,
influenza begins suddenly. Although people often refer to "stomach
flu," influenza does not cause gastrointestinal symptoms. It can,
however, cause pneumonia, and patients weakened by flu can then become
infected by a range of bacterial diseases. This is why flu kills between
250,000 and 500,000 people around the world each year -- 36,000 in the
United States alone. </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br /></span></span><b><i><span><span style="font-size: 14;">Parents
should take their children to a doctor if the child is listless, has a
high fever for more than 24 hours, cannot be calmed down, is not
drinking fluids, or has difficulty breathing.</span></span></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><i><span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br /></span></span></i></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 14;"><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">Sleep enough.</span></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Don't neglect the value of sleep. Do all that you can to
stick to your typical sleep schedule, even around all the celebrations and
traveling. Avoid or limit caffeine in chocolate and sugary foods as well as large
meals before bed. These factors can interfere with a good night's rest.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Once back to school in January remember that many children
are sleep deprived. They're up late online or watching TV in their rooms. The
next morning they're on their way to school at 7:30 AM. A child who is
exhausted can't concentrate in school. <o:p></o:p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">Take Precautions Outdoors</span></h1><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Outdoor activities can expose you to several safety hazards,
but you can take these steps to prepare for them:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: wear a
tightly woven, preferably wind-resistant coat or jacket; inner layers of light,
warm clothing; mittens; hats; scarves; and waterproof boots. Remember headwear
that fully covers your ears, wear mittens rather than gloves and pull on
well-insulated socks when dressing for the weather. Instead of wearing one big
coat, dress in several layers of loose, warm clothing. This will better protect
you against wind, snow and rain. If your clothes become wet, change them as
soon as possible.</li><li>Sprinkle cat litter or sand on icy patches.</li><li><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]-->Learn safety precautions to follow when
outdoors.</li><li>Work slowly when doing outside chores.</li><li>Take a buddy and an emergency kit when you are
participating in outdoor recreation.</li><li>Carry a cell phone.</li></ul><!--[if !supportLists]--><o:p></o:p><p></p>
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<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Limit time in the cold.</span></h4><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Pay attention to weather forecasts and windchill readings.
Dress accordingly, but also watch for signs of frostbite, such as red or pale
skin, prickling and numbness. Seek emergency help right away if you experience
any signs of hypothermia, including intense shivering, slurred speech, loss of
coordination or fatigue. You can avoid these cold-weather hazards if you take
measures to protect yourself against the cold, such as packing an emergency
supply kit and warm clothing while traveling.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></span></span><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span><span><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: verdana; font-size: 18;">Frostbite</span></span></span></h4><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: 14;">
As you and your children are spending time outside during cold weather,
be alert for signs of frostbite and take immediate action if you notice
any. The parts of the body most affected by frostbite are the exposed
areas of the face - cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, the ears, and the
wrists, hands, and feet. Frostbitten skin is whitish and stiff and
feels numb rather than painful.</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br /> To treat frostbite, warm the
affected part of the body gradually. Wrap the area in blankets, coats,
sweaters, etc. If no warm wrappings are available, place the
frostbitten hands under the armpits or use your body to cover the
affected area. Seek medical attention immediately.</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br /> Do not rub
frostbitten areas; the friction can damage the tissue. Do not apply
snow to frostbitten areas. Because its temperature is below freezing,
snow will aggravate the condition.</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: 14;"><br /> Children tend to go out with
their coats open and with no gloves or hats. I have had parents tell me
"they are just running from the house to the car and then right into
the school." Many of you travel a distance to get here. What if the
car breaks down and you need to wait for help or to walk somewhere? If
they do not have the proper gear before school, they are not prepared
for afterschool. Many children are outside for quite awhile waiting for
parents to pick them up. Children often do not realize they are
getting frostbite until it is too late. </span></span><b><span><span style="font-size: 14;">Please send them with the proper gear to protect them from the cold while they wait.</span></span></b><br />
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PLEASE make sure your student carries his or her inhaler in their
backpack or that the nurse has a rescue inhaler in the school office. The frequent respiratory tract infections of the winter, in addition to
the weather itself, often trigger asthma attacks. There have been
several recent incidents in which students did not have an inhaler
available for emergency use.</span></span></b></span></div>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-14071601787100522172023-11-10T14:26:00.000-06:002023-11-10T16:30:58.205-06:00Caring For Your Children<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Caring For Your Children</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Updates for the 2023-24 school year:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">if your student is absent please report their absence to attendance@christianliberty.com</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our current student to nurse ratio is 682 to 1 nurse and 1 nurse's aide</span></div>
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Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-52687143438816317222023-11-01T13:32:00.003-05:002023-11-03T15:53:45.015-05:00Stay Home When.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><u>WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing">These days, with all the sickness going around a question parents are facing regularly is when
should I keep my child home?</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">It's not usually a straightforward question, either. For most
families, keeping a child home means missing work--and although our families
are of course our first priority, missing work can be hard. Missing school
isn't great for children’s learning, either.</p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Also, it is not just about your child--it's about other children,
too. Children are really, really good at spreading germs.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Because many children have been reporting to me that they
were sick during the night or in the morning just before school, I am sending
this reminder with some information on when to keep your children home.
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<br />
<em><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">24 hours is the minimum</span></em> that
children should stay home after fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and starting
antibiotics for a diagnosis with Strep throat or Pink Eye. There will be
a longer period of time if your child has a communicable disease, depending on
what disease it is. Please call me <br />
<br />
If they have any symptom that you would want to take them to the doctor
urgently for, they shouldn't go to school. For example: any trouble
breathing, or bad pain, or a new limp. Sometimes parents send them and then
call the doctor, figuring they'll pick them up or take them after school.
<u>Please don't.</u><br />
<br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">There are some hard and fast rules that all
parents should stick to when it comes to illness and keeping your children
home. If your child has any of the following symptoms, it's time to let
the school know your student won't be at their desk:</span></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>Fever of
100.0 degrees F. or higher </b></span></u>– must be fever free without fever-reducing
medication for 24 hours before going back to school. <em><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Please</span></em>--resist the temptation
to give acetaminophen or ibuprofen, send them off, and cross your fingers.
You might decrease their fever, but you won’t decrease their
contagiousness--and the medicine wears off within 4 hours.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>Vomiting
and diarrhea</b></span></u> - Reasonably obvious, although I've seen it happen.
Usually it's a hopeful parent who thinks that just because the child feels
better after vomiting, they are better. Unless they've gone at least 24
hours without vomiting, they are not better--and really, with vomiting
and/or diarrhea you should wait until your child has gone 48 hours without
vomiting or diarrhea (without taking medicine!) before sending them back
to school.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>A rough
night </b>(for example, if your child was up all night coughing or having
trouble breathing)</span></u><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>Significant
cough that makes a child feel uncomfortable or disrupts the class</b></span></u><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u>Large
amount of discolored nasal discharge</u>,</b></span> especially if accompanied by facial
pain or headache<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>Listlessness,
lethargy</b></span></u> ... Child is too sleepy or ill from an illness, like vomiting
and/or diarrhea, to profit from sitting in class all day<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>No
appetite</b></span></u><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="color: red;"><b><u>Pink eye</u><o:p></o:p></b></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><u><span style="color: red;"><b>Your child
doesn’t seem "herself" or “himself”</b></span></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">If your
child is staying home from school, it doesn't mean you have to go to the
doctor. Most childhood illnesses can be taken care of with fever-reducing
medications (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) and tender love and care. <strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">However, if your child shows any of the
following symptoms, you should <u>call your pediatrician:</u></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Have a
temperature of 101.0 degrees F. or more<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Have
diarrhea or blood in urine<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">An
existing breathing condition that has recently become worse<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Vomiting
or diarrhea that lasts more than a few hours<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Any cold
or cough that doesn't go away after six or seven days - or if your child's
cold worsens and a fever develops<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Severe
sore throat, enlarged tonsils with white patches and inflammation<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Pink Eye<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Ear pain
with a fever, or drainage leaking from the ear<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">No fluids
within the last 24 hours<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Honey-crusted
sores around the nose or mouth or rash on other body parts that might be
impetigo; OR a rash in various stages including boils, sores and bumps
that may be chicken pox; OR a significant rash accompanied by other
symptoms of illness such as fever<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Questions to Consider When Your Child is Sick:</span></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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child’s illness keep him/her from comfortably taking part in
activities?<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Does your
sick child need more care than the staff can give without affecting the
health and safety of other children?<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Could
other children get sick from being near your child?<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">If the
answer to any of these questions is “Yes,” please keep your child out of
school.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you are
in doubt about any symptoms your child has, please call us.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Other Guidelines to follow:</span></span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Children
with strep throat need 24 hours of antibiotics first, which can mean
staying home the day after diagnosis (or possibly longer). Doubling
up on the antibiotic does not mean they can come back sooner. The
antibiotic takes a minimum of 24 hours to start working, whether or not
you double up on it. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Chickenpox
sores should be dry and crusted over before returning to school (usually
this takes about 6 days).<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Other
contagious infections — like rubella, whooping cough, mumps, measles, and
hepatitis A — have specific guidelines for returning to school. Your
school nurse or doctor can help you figure this out.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Lice: we
have a “no nit policy” at CLA which means the child must have a lice
treatment and remove all nits before returning to school. Please
arrange with the nurse to have a head check before returning to
class.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Pink eye –
must be on antibiotic eye drops for 24 hours before returning to school.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">If the
student receives a positive COVID-19 test result they should not attend
school and should isolate until: at least 5 days since symptoms first
appeared <u>AND </u>24 hours fever-free without taking fever-reducing
medication <u>AND</u> other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800180; font-size: large;"> <strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Teach Your Child Frequent Handwashing </span></strong></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Proper
hand hygiene is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs. Teach
your child to wash their hands frequently, especially before eating and
after using the bathroom or blowing their nose. It's also important to
wash hands after touching desks, doorknobs and handrails.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">Remind and
show your children to discard used tissues promptly, not to share personal
items, to cover their mouths when they cough or sneeze, and to keep
their hands away from their face.<o:p></o:p></li>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Breakfast: The Right Start</span></h1><p class="MsoNormal">
Finally, I see so many children who do not eat breakfast and are out of energy
by 10:00 AM. Remember the saying, "Breakfast is the most important
meal of the day?" After fasting all night, breakfast can
"kick-start" your child's energy level in the morning. A
morning meal increases the metabolic rate. Skipping breakfast slows the
metabolic rate, thus leaving you with less energy later in the day.
Sugary pastries or cereals are high sugar foods which should be avoided
because, although they cause one's energy level to soar briefly, that
energy will not last but will probably fall to a lower level. High
protein foods and whole grains give your child longer-lasting energy. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo6; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;">If your
child refuses breakfast, try a protein shake or at least send them with a
high protein snack that I can send them to get when they come to me with a
headache or general malaise because they have not eaten since dinner the
night before. <o:p></o:p></li>
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Try W.O.W.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsi6THxesaGNw-ugVJ3AVwbrPIhZxph8bJu2_H5f8hwUobK2CPHwV8YNwdKLBQarGIEoUSEf77hdlMfo-9yd7DRHapwWOo7DVNu264sBbFqlLeZAT84FkXeP3n4wSBIDZEIVBVE36AUr4/s853/HEADACHE++try+WOW+poster.png" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="651" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsi6THxesaGNw-ugVJ3AVwbrPIhZxph8bJu2_H5f8hwUobK2CPHwV8YNwdKLBQarGIEoUSEf77hdlMfo-9yd7DRHapwWOo7DVNu264sBbFqlLeZAT84FkXeP3n4wSBIDZEIVBVE36AUr4/s640/HEADACHE++try+WOW+poster.png" /></a></div> <p></p>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-22474097123669700612020-08-07T14:29:00.002-05:002020-08-07T14:29:11.827-05:00Why Does My Tummy Hurt?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORkPtnljJpOn2uiGxhX5X64Be4WLXLJQOlvn-pmlFcS6IIghtzvHdTi2etn-h2Y6oIZouE7aCvgW_NUvdJQyDeQ7IkHcwW4mKtxRWMR99JbJJhut3bHAmRqndJbq2dDqZnvhyno43Tgw/s853/WhyDoesMyTummyHurt-poster.png" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="661" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORkPtnljJpOn2uiGxhX5X64Be4WLXLJQOlvn-pmlFcS6IIghtzvHdTi2etn-h2Y6oIZouE7aCvgW_NUvdJQyDeQ7IkHcwW4mKtxRWMR99JbJJhut3bHAmRqndJbq2dDqZnvhyno43Tgw/s640/WhyDoesMyTummyHurt-poster.png" /></a></div> <p></p>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-82844936429145375522020-08-07T14:26:00.001-05:002020-08-07T14:29:31.875-05:00Don't Touch the T-Zone!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGYTh6gr35Z8i9O8a_ft-WzDDrwU7qM-F-HGWrf8uDOwVlO3Th53AvuSdQQ0HDJXkvvxmfCUEW1WFutsPrLHev1i6iuw7qdiL5_mhovzltuUwTdkqVqBwZqH4Gplb25qLfynRxA2300c/s631/DontTouchTheT-Zone.png" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="631" data-original-width="565" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwGYTh6gr35Z8i9O8a_ft-WzDDrwU7qM-F-HGWrf8uDOwVlO3Th53AvuSdQQ0HDJXkvvxmfCUEW1WFutsPrLHev1i6iuw7qdiL5_mhovzltuUwTdkqVqBwZqH4Gplb25qLfynRxA2300c/s0/DontTouchTheT-Zone.png" /></a></div> <p></p><h2 class="entry-title" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 3px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Don’t touch the T-Zone!</span></h2><h2 class="entry-title" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 3px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This is key in order to block a key pathway to infection with SARS-CoV-2.</span></h2><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;">The primary route into the body for the virus is through the nose, eyes, and mouth. It enters cells of mucous membranes via ACE2 receptors. There</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> are two ways in which the virus can come into contact with these membranes. One is by direct inhalation of droplets or aerosol and the other is by touching one’s mouth, nose or eye region with a contaminated hand or a contaminated object.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">While the virus is typically only airborne for a matter of minutes, it can contaminate surfaces and objects, known as ‘fomites’,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">for many hours and even days. We are constantly touching these surfaces and objects. Washing hands and cleaning surfaces play a crucial role, but keeping hands uncontaminated when there are so many potential fomites in our environment is extremely difficult and hand contamination only poses a problem if the hand then touches the T-Zone. It therefore makes logical sense to do everything we can to find ways of minimizing this behavior.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: interfaceregular, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-354686241254243352016-11-10T10:33:00.004-06:002016-11-10T10:35:18.496-06:00November is American Diabetes Month<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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men and women, people young and old, and people of all races, shapes and sizes.
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chronic illness every day. That’s why there is a critical need to foster
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Association marks each November as American Diabetes Month—to bring extra
attention to the disease and the tens of millions of people affected by it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">This November, the organization will showcase
real-life stories of friends, families and neighbors managing the day-to-day
triumphs and challenges of diabetes. The 2016 campaign, sponsored by Colgate
Total<sup>®</sup> (National Oral Care Strategic Partner) and Medtronic Diabetes<sup>®</sup>,
invites all of us to use <b>#ThisIsDiabetes</b>
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sure to also </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">follow the American
Diabetes Association on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDiabetesAssociation/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/amdiabetesassn/"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">, and </span><a href="https://twitter.com/AmDiabetesAssn"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><b><span style="color: orange;">OCTOBER IS FAMILY HEALTH MONTH</span></b><o:p></o:p></u></div>
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Good health begins at home. Here are some FUNdamentals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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That's right FUN:<o:p></o:p></div>
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• <b>Eat Healthy</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Choose Your Drinks with Care. Aim for Five a Day- The
delicious crunch of fruits and veggies can be part of every meal and snack your
family enjoys throughout the day and is important for your whole family's
health. Everybody needs the vitamins, fiber and minerals that these colorful
foods provide in order to grow and stay strong, energetic and free from
illness. Stay healthy by reaching for five servings every day. Small
achievements lead to big gains.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. This week, we will each drink a glass of water with
dinner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. This week, we will each commit to eating a piece of
fruit with our lunch.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. This (day), we will try two new vegetables with
dinner.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. This week, we will commit to eating dinner together at
least times.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. This week we will switch from using whole to 2%,
almond or coconut milk on our cereal.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• <b>Play Every Day</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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If you put more play into your family's day, you will
soon find yourself getting the activity that will have your family feeling
energized and strong. Families at Play an Hour a Day - playful movement is one
of the keys to a healthy family home. It doesn't matter what you choose to do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. This week, we will take a 30-minute family bike ride.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. This week, we will take a family walk together around
the block. Next week walk longer or more often.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. This week, we will attend family swim at the health
club near us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. This week, we will walk the dog instead of letting her
out into the yard.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. This week, I will play ball with the kids for 15
minutes when I get home.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• <b>Get Together</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Children need adult time and attention like they need
healthy food and playful activity. When it is missing, kids will find other
ways to ask for adult time and attention often resulting in negative behavior
and stress on the relationship. Make family time a priority - one of the
greatest gifts you can give to your family is the time that you all spend
together.<o:p></o:p></div>
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1. Try family board game night on (day).<o:p></o:p></div>
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2. Invite your child out on a special date night. Try a
father/daughter night event or go fishing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3. Learn three new things about your kids. Ask them to
find out three things about you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4. Commit to eating dinner together at least times.<o:p></o:p></div>
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5. Take a 30-minute family bike ride.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• <b>Go Outside</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Just being out in nature does your body, mind and soul
some good. It helps restore your focus. It helps you relax. It
makes you happy. While there are many theories as to why being in nature
makes us healthier, one leading hypothesis is that being outside increases our
Vitamin D intake. We just keep learning more and more about how important
vitamin D is for health, including preventing cancer, hormonal problems,
obesity, and inflammation, and having a strong immune system. Because sunlight
is a natural source of vitamin D, it only seems logical that spending more time
in outside would increase your vitamin D intake. Being in a natural
setting can also help increase your quality of sleep. Natural sunlight
helps set the body's internal clock that tells us when to eat and sleep, and
normalizes hormonal functions that occur at specific times of the day.
Enjoying the outdoors also gives us a break from technology and the on-the-run
lifestyle to which we have become so accustomed to. When we're outside, we have
a clearer, more focused mindset to be with friends, or spend some quiet time
alone or even play with a pet. So how much green time do you need? Not
much, recent research says. According to the American Chemical Society's
journal Environmental Science & Technology, as little as five minutes
exercising in a park, working in a backyard garden, hiking on a nature trail,
or even sitting in a plant-filled setting will benefit your mental health.<o:p></o:p></div>
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• <b>Sleep Well</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the best ways to raise healthy kids is to make
sure they get enough sleep. A healthy body depends on it. Based on their
ages, children need different amounts of sleep. Doctors recommend between 10
and 12 hours per day for kids between the ages of 5 and 12. Doctors recommend 8
to 10 hours per night for teens. When children do not get enough sleep it can
cause moodiness and impact their ability to learn in school. Restful
sleep also has important short- and long-term health benefits. This includes a
role in maintaining a healthy immune system, metabolism, mood, memory,
learning, and other vital functions. Researchers are also beginning to point
towards the benefits of sleep for the prevention of heart disease and other
chronic conditions.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Every family can be a healthy family. Start a healthy
family home and feel stronger, healthier, and more connected.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;"><u>October is
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. </u></span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in
women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast
cancer at some point. The good news is that many women can survive breast
cancer if it’s found and treated early.<o:p></o:p></div>
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self-breast exam and why it is important, especially if your family has a
history of breast cancer. <o:p></o:p></div>
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family history of breast cancer, don't wait until you are older to discuss
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Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids'
development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many vision problems
and eye diseases can be detected and treated early.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Eye Doctors</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Be sure to make vision care and eye checks a part of your
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Different kinds of doctors offer eye care, and the names can
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</span></span><u style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Ophthalmologists </u><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">are medical doctors who
provide comprehensive eye care with medicine and surgery.</span></li>
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</span></span><u style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Pediatric ophthalmologists</u><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> are doctors
who have additional special training to treat kids' eye problems.</span></li>
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</span></span><u style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Optometrists </u><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">provide services that may be
similar to ophthalmologists, but they don't perform surgery. Some optometrists
specialize in kids' eye problems.</span></li>
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Routine medical exams for kids' vision include:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Newborns should be checked for general eye
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">High-risk newborns (including premature
infants), those with a family history of eye problems, and those with obvious
eye irregularities should be examined by an eye doctor.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">In the first year of life, all infants should be
routinely screened for eye health during checkups with their pediatrician or
family doctor.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Around age 3½, children should have eye health
screenings and visual acuity tests (tests that measure sharpness of vision)
with their pediatrician or family doctor.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Around age 5, children should have their vision and
eye alignment checked by their pediatrician or family doctor. Those who fail
either test should be examined by an eye doctor.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">After age 5, routine screenings should be done, and if symptoms such as squinting or
frequent headaches occur. (Many times, a teacher will notice that a child isn't
seeing well in class.)</span></li>
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should have annual checkups by an eye doctor to screen for vision changes.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">extreme light sensitivity</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">poor visual tracking (following an object)</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">abnormal alignment or movement of the eyes
(after 6 months of age)</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">chronic redness of the eyes</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">chronic tearing of the eyes</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">squinting</span></li>
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Watch your child for signs of poor vision or crossed eyes.
If you notice any eye problems, have your child examined right away so that the
problem doesn't become permanent. If caught early, eye conditions often can be
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Common Eye
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Several eye conditions can affect kids. Most are detected by
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<b>Amblyopia </b>("lazy
eye") is poor vision in an eye that may appear to be normal. Two common
causes are crossed eyes and a difference in the refractive error between the
two eyes. If untreated, amblyopia can cause irreversible visual loss in the
affected eye. (By then, the brain's "programming" will ignore signals
from that eye.) Amblyopia is best treated as early as possible, ideally before
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<b>Strabismus </b>is a
misalignment of the eyes; they may turn in, out, up, or down. If the same eye
is chronically misaligned, amblyopia may also develop in that eye. With early
detection, vision can be restored by patching the properly aligned eye, which
forces the misaligned one to work. Surgery or specially designed glasses also
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<b>Refractive errors </b>mean
that the shape of the eye doesn't refract (bend) light properly, so images
appear blurred. Refractive errors also can cause amblyopia. Nearsightedness is
the most common refractive error in school-age children; others include farsightedness
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<li><b>Farsightedness (</b>also
called hyperopia), which is usually treated with glasses or contacts.</li>
<li><b>Astigmatism </b>is
imperfect curvature of the front surface of the eye, which is usually treated
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<b>Other eye conditions</b>
need immediate attention, such as retinopathy of prematurity (a disease that
affects the eyes of premature babies) and those associated with a family
history, including:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor that usually
appears in the first 3 years of life. The affected eye or eyes may have visual
loss and whiteness in the pupil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Infantile cataracts can occur in newborns. A
cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Congenital glaucoma in infants is a rare
condition that may be inherited. It is the result of high pressure in the eye
from incorrect or incomplete development of the eye drainage canals before
birth and can be treated with medication and surgery.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Symbol; text-indent: -0.25in;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;">
</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Genetic or metabolic diseases of the eye, such
as inherited disorders that make a child more likely to develop retinoblastoma
or cataracts, may require kids to have eye exams at an early age and regular
screenings.</span></li>
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Old wives' tales abound about the eyes. From watching TV to
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<b>Myth: Sitting too
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Fact: Although parents have been saying this ever since TVs
first found their way into our homes, there's no evidence that plunking down
right in front of the TV set damages someone's eyes. The American Academy of
Ophthalmology (AAO) says that kids can actually focus up close without
eyestrain better than adults, so they often develop the habit of sitting right
in front of the television or holding reading material close to their eyes.
However, sitting close to a TV may be a sign of nearsightedness.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: If you cross
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Fact: Contrary to the old saying, eyes will not stay that
way if you cross them. If your child is crossing one eye constantly, schedule
an evaluation by an ophthalmologist.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: If parents have
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Fact: Unfortunately, this one is sometimes true. If you need
glasses for good vision or have developed an eye condition (such as cataracts),
your kids might inherit that same trait. Discuss your family's visual history
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<b>Myth: Eating carrots
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Fact: Although it's true that carrots are rich in vitamin A,
which is essential for sight, so are many other foods (asparagus, apricots,
nectarines, and milk, for example). A well-balanced diet can provide the
vitamin A needed for good vision, says the AAO.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: Computer use
can damage the eyes.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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eyes. However, when using a computer for long periods of time, the eyes blink
less than normal (like they do when reading or performing other close work).
This makes the eyes dry, which may lead to a feeling of eyestrain or fatigue.
So encourage your kids to take frequent breaks from Internet surfing or video
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<b>Myth: Two blue-eyed
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eyes, although it's very rare. Likewise, two brown-eyed parents can have a
child with blue eyes, although this is also uncommon.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Myth: Only boys can
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<b>Myth: The eye is full
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grow with your child. This growth partially accounts for refractive (glasses)
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<b>Myth: Wearing glasses
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Fact: Refractive errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness,
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Eye injuries are the most common preventable cause of
blindness. While many minor eye irritations can be treated at home by flushing
the eye with water, more serious injuries need medical attention. So when in
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<b>Routine Irritations<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the
eyelids to examine or flush the eye.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do not touch, press, or rub the eye itself, and
do whatever you can to keep your child from touching it (a baby can be swaddled
to prevent this).</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Do not try to remove any foreign body except by
flushing. Other methods can scratch the surface of the eye, especially the
cornea.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Tilt your child's head over a basin or sink with
the affected eye down and gently pull down the lower lid. Encourage your child
to open the eyes as wide as possible. For an infant or small child, it's
helpful to have a second person hold the child's eyes open while you flush.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Gently pour a steady stream of lukewarm water
(do not heat the water) from a pitcher or faucet over the eye.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Flush for up to 15 minutes, checking the eye
every 5 minutes to see if the foreign body has been flushed out.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Because a particle can scratch the cornea and
cause an infection, the eye should be examined by a doctor if irritation
continues after flushing.</span></li>
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<li>If an object, such as a piece of glass or metal, is sticking
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Call for emergency medical help or bring the
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Many chemicals, even those found around the
house, can damage an eye. If your child gets a chemical in the eye and you know
what it is, look on the product's container for an emergency number to call for
instructions.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Flush the eye (see Routine Irritations)
immediately with lukewarm water for 15 to 30 minutes. If both eyes are
affected, flush them in the shower.</span></li>
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A black eye is often a minor injury. But this bruising also
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Apply cold compresses intermittently: 5 to 10
minutes on, 10 to 15 minutes off. If you use ice, make sure it's covered with a
towel or sock to protect the delicate skin on the eyelid.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Use cold compresses for 24 to 48 hours, then
switch to applying warm compresses intermittently. This will help the body
reabsorb the leakage of blood and may help reduce discoloration.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">If the child is in pain, give acetaminophen —
not aspirin or ibuprofen, which can increase bleeding.</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Prop the child's head with an extra pillow at
night, and encourage him or her to sleep on the uninjured side of the face
(pressure can increase swelling).</span></li>
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</span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Call your doctor, who may recommend an in-depth
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If the injury happened during one of your child's routine
activities, such as a sport, follow up by investing in an ounce of prevention —
protective goggles or unbreakable glasses are vitally important.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Scabies Acne and Mosquito Bites" src="http://img.webmd.com/dtmcms/live/webmd/consumer_assets/site_images/articles/health_tools/scabies_overview_slideshow/webmd_rm_photo_of_various_skin_irritations.jpg" height="271" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 128;">Scabies (say: SKAY-beez)
is an itchy skin condition caused by teeny, tiny mites that dig tunnels
underneath the skin's surface. <span style="background: white;">Scabies is caused
by a small, eight legged mite called <em>Sarcoptes scabiei.
</em></span>Mites are part of the arachnid family, the same
family that includes spiders and ticks. Scabies mites have eight legs and a
round body and are pretty hard to see. When they're fully grown, each mite is
no bigger than the size of the point of a pin.<em><span style="background: white;"> </span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white;"> </span></span><span style="background: white;">Scabies is spread by close physical contact and is
common in school-age children. If left untreated, it will usually spread to all
members of a child's family. The mites and their eggs may live on clothes
or bed linen for 1-2 days. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #7f7f7f; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 128;">Anyone can get scabies —
little babies, adults, children. The mites aren't picky. They don't care if
you're clean, dirty, rich, or poor. All they want is to live on or in the skin
of a human being, and any human being will do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d5567; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is often difficult
to diagnose scabies because the symptoms vary and the signs can be
very subtle. Commonly, the symptoms include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lesion that are bigger than 1cm in diameter<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: #3d5567; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lesions or
spots are areas of skin disease and are generally small.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d5567; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A number of mites
burrow into the skin, particularly between the fingers, around the wrists and
elbows, the armpit, nipples and penis. In infants and young children,
there are often vesicles and pustules on the palms and soles and
sometimes on the scalp. It is the allergic reaction to these mites that causes
the rash and symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3d5567; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sometimes the only
symptom is an itch, without a rash. Usually the itch is worse at night and
after a hot bath or shower. Bathe your child in warm water as hot water may
make the itching worse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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make a diagnosis by scraping a burrow and looking at that skin under
a microscope. Scabies may be easier to diagnose by rubbing a black marking pen
over a suspected burrow and then wiping it off with an alcohol swab. This
leaves a burrow outlined with the ink from the pen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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contacts should be treated at the same time<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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surfaces from the neck down (paying particular attention to hands, under
the nails and the genitals) and left on overnight. This
treatment can be bought from a pharmacy.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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second time, 1 week later<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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precipitated sulphur</i> is preferred<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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washed in hot water and if possible, dried in a machine on a hot setting.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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be washed and dried this way can be put in air-tight containers or
bags for 36 hours or in the freezer for a couple of days. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">There’s no need for extensive washing or
decontamination of the child’s room or the rest of the house, since the
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initial treatment more than twice. The itching caused by scabies may take up
to three weeks to go away after treatment. In fact, the treatment itself
may cause some irritation. Your doctor can prescribe a <i>corticosteroid
cream</i> for this if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="h2"><b><span style="color: #5f5f5f; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Return to work/school</span></b></span><span class="headingendmark"><span style="color: #5f5f5f; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> — </span></span><span style="color: #5f5f5f; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Children can usually return to
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physical contact and is common in school-age children<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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recommended and should be applied to all body surfaces from the neck down<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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precipitated sulphur is preferred<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-7870535117864493982013-01-09T09:16:00.001-06:002015-10-28T09:31:49.567-05:00Flu SeasonFLU SEASON:<br />
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<span style="color: #007da1; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">The School Nurse conducts active fever and symptom screening and will monitor students for symptoms of a respiratory infection such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches and fatigue. Any student who has at least 2 of these symptoms will be separated from others and sent home as soon as possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #007da1; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">We ask that students with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8°C]), or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. They should stay home even if they are using antiviral drugs. If your child has developed severe respiratory symptoms as a part of the flu, we ask that they stay home until the coughing, sneezing and nasal drainage have subsided to a point where they are not actively passing the influenza virus to others. The CDC has indicated that young children can be contagious for up to 10 days after they get the flu, especially young children who do not practice good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene without constant adult supervision.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #007da1; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">From the CDC: Many people with influenza illness will continue shedding influenza virus 24 hours after their fevers go away, but at lower levels than during their fever. Shedding of influenza virus, can be detected for 10 days or more in some cases. Therefore, when people who have had influenza-like illness return to work, school, or other community settings they should continue to practice good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene and avoid close contact with people they know to be at increased risk of influenza-related complications. Because some people may shed influenza virus before they feel ill, and because some people with influenza will not have a fever, it is important that all people cover their cough and wash hands often. To lessen the chance of spreading influenza viruses that are resistant to antiviral medications, adherence to good respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene is as important for people taking antiviral medications as it is for others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">· Know the signs and symptoms of the flu. Symptoms of the flu include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit, 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">· Extend the time sick children stay home for at least 7 days, even if they feel better sooner. People who are still sick after 7 days should continue to stay home until at least 24 hours after symptoms have gone away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">· If a household member is sick, keep any school-aged brothers or sisters home for 5 days from the time the household member became sick. Parents should monitor their health and the health of other school-aged children for fever and other symptoms of the flu.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">· Don't send children to school if they are sick. Any children who are sick at school will be sent home. Staying home when sick will allow your children to rest and allows you to monitor their health closely. Keeping your sick child home is the responsible thing to do. It protects fellow students and school staff, especially those who are at higher risk of severe illness from the flu.</span></div>
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keeping kids home, and more...to begin a new year:</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Exercise
and nutrition are key to your child's well-being. These as sensitive issues for
many parents. While parents want healthy children, it's hard to stop serving
processed food or to limit children's excessive electronic-game playing and TV
viewing. Parents often lose sight of
basic nutrition by focusing only on obesity or anorexia. Eating issues are
especially challenging in our society, where portions are super-sized. Use cooking time as a springboard for discussion
about food choices. When children
prepare food, they become more familiar with healthy ingredients. I am always concerned about children who skip
breakfast--noting that many wind up in my office with headaches. As I explain to them, “breakfast” means
breaking the fast from dinner last night.
If they don’t feed their brains after the fast they cannot think
straight with a hunger-headache. Morning
is their most productive learning time.
If you don’t feed them a good breakfast, you are not giving them a good
start to their best time of the day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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children are sleep deprived. They're up late online or watching TV in their
rooms. The next morning they're on their way to school at 7:30 AM. A child who
is exhausted can't concentrate in school.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Hand
washing is the key to curbing colds, viruses, and other infections. Children
should learn to sneeze into the nook of their arms and parents should make sure
that alcohol-free liquid hand cleaners (Purell, for example) are readily
available in their child's classrooms when hand washing cannot be the first
option. If your teacher doesn’t have
alcohol-free hand sanitizer in their room, buy them a bottle!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Children
sometimes come into my office because they need a respite--some time to unwind.
Children may be grappling with difficult situations at home or going through a
stressful phase in their life. We need
to teach children to relax, to take deep breaths. I often treat children with stress-related
headaches and stomachaches. Children often confide in me that their stress
stems from their social life as well as from schoolwork. Parents may not always be aware of just how
much things like tests, birthday parties, and peers affect their children. First and foremost, parents need to
"relax." Parents worry too much--and often about the wrong things. In
trying to micromanage their children's lives, they may transfer their own
anxiety to their kids. Kids need to develop the confidence that they'll be okay
and this is best taught by the parents! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would like to remind parents of the benefits of play to relieve stress.
Children need to be outside, using their imaginations. Creative games, board
games, active games, and fantasy play all help reduce their stress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your child a frequent visitor to the nurse?
Try this Three Things Rule for children to begin teaching them ways to
promote their own comfort and solve their own problems. Got a belly ache? You cannot come to the nurse until you have
tried the following: 1. Used the
bathroom 2. Eaten a non-junk food
snack 3. Had 2 glasses of water. In other words, gas pains, bathroom needs,
thirst, and hunger are things kids can solve without a nurse. This can work for
other discomforts too. This is not about
discouraging kids from seeking help, this is about teaching them self-care and
prevention. Parents can help by making
sure their child has a water bottle every day (not just the one for lunch) and
a non-junk food snack or two in their backpacks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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allergies, notably to peanuts, have become an increasing concern--and that many
children keep EpiPens in the classroom or nurse's office to use in case of
emergency. When sending snacks, please
do not send anything with peanuts or tree nuts in them. Find out if there are other allergies
specific to children in your child’s classroom and don’t send snacks or
birthday treats that contain those ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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see a lot of asthma, made worse by pollutants.
Second-hand smoke or allergies to a pet may trigger a reaction, as can
cleaning fluid fumes and perfumes. I
can’t tell you the number of children that are suppose to be carrying their
inhalers that are not. Many a parent has
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treat a number of children on medication for ADHD. Unfortunately, some parents don't tell the
school that a child is on medication. It is not until they forgot to take it at
home and they have become unmanagable, that I find out the child is on
medication for this problem. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Strep throat and pink eye (conjunctivitis) are among the biggest problems when
it comes to infectious diseases. While
parents need clear guidelines about when to keep children home, many working
parents face difficult choices--and just hope that their children don't get
sick. I will call a parent to pick up a
child from school if a fever goes over 100, and despite the inconvenience, I
have found most parents are generally cooperative. Arrangements should be made before school
starts for an emergency contact in case a parent just can’t leave work, perhaps
a relative that stays home or a close friend who would be willing to watch your
child so you can finish your work day.
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unable to participate in classes in a meaningful way. Keeping a sick child home
prevents the spread of illness in the school community and allows the child
opportunity to rest and recover.</b></i></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;">1. Bugs, especially the stinging kind. Stings can be painful and life threatening to some people. Be careful around open soda cans and sweet drinks, as these attract bugs. If you have severe reactions, talk to your doctor about carrying an EpiPen (Epinephrine shot).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">2. Chlorine: this pool chemical can cause asthma flare-ups.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">3. Campfire smoke: can bring on asthma symptoms - try and stay up wind.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">4. Weather changes: wind circulates pollen and mold triggering allergy symptoms.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">5. Fruits and vegetables: especially peaches, apples and melons. Fruit can cause tingling in the mouth especially for people with pollen allergies.</span>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-76467209473676584922011-10-13T12:36:00.001-05:002015-10-28T11:41:30.166-05:00Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="color: #0000cc;">Hand, Foot, and Mouth Syndrome is also called Coxsackievirus A16. </span></i><span style="color: #0000cc;"> This is a viral disease that usually occurs in epidemic form during the summer months.</span><br />
<i><u><span style="color: #0000cc;">Symptoms:</span></u></i><span style="color: #0000cc;"><br />It
begins with a moderate fever, but it gets its unusual name from the
parts of the body that it involves. Small, round blisters develop
inside the mouth; usually on the tongue and inside of the cheeks, but
they can also appear on the lips, gums, and the roof of the mouth.
Small round fluid-filled blisters may also appear on the palms of the
hands, the soles of the feet, and between the fingers and toes. The
blisters begin to break in about one to two days, leaving shallow
sores. About one-quarter of children also develop a rash, especially
over the buttocks. The blisters appeear in a variety of places and the
illness can last for almost 2 weeks. However, the major problem for
most children is mouth sores, because they depress the child's appetite
and make chewing painful.</span><br />
<i><u><span style="color: #0000cc;">Treatment:</span></u></i><span style="color: #0000cc;"><br />Treatment
is basically symptomatic - fever-reducing and pain-reducing
medications, bedrest during the febrile period, cool liquids to soothe
mouth sores, and warm applications to the back and chest may bring
relief.</span><br />
<i><u><span style="color: #0000cc;">Prevention:</span></u></i><span style="color: #0000cc;"><br />Prevention
is difficult since the mode of transmission is by the fecal-oral
route. The virus is found in the stool up to 8 weeks after the onset of
symptoms. The virus is spread through contaminated feces, water, or
food, and also by droplets produced by a cough or sneeze. Children may
want to bring water bottles instead of using the water fountains, even
though our maintenance department thoroughly disinfects the water
fountains several times a week. </span><i><span style="color: #0000cc;">Encourage your child to wash their hands! </span></i><span style="color: #0000cc;">
Frequent handwashing is important and may reduce the risk of a child
developing this common, non-serious, but distinctly uncomfortable
illness.<br />Prognosis is excellant. The disease is usually self-limited and the recovery complete.</span></div>
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Scarlet Fever is a bacterial infection that develops in
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Also known as
scarlatina, scarlet fever features a bright red rash that covers most of the
body. Scarlet fever is almost always accompanied by a sore throat and a high
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Scarlet fever
is most common in children 5 to 15 years of age. Although scarlet fever was
once considered a serious childhood illness, antibiotic treatments have made it
less threatening. Still, if left untreated, scarlet fever can result in
more-serious conditions that affect the heart, kidneys and other parts of the
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<li>Red rash. The rash looks like a sunburn and feels like
sandpaper. It typically begins on the face or neck and spreads to the trunk,
arms and legs. If pressure is applied to the reddened skin, it will turn pale.</li>
<li>Red lines. The folds of skin around the groin, armpits,
elbows, knees and neck usually become a deeper red than the surrounding rash.</li>
<li>Flushed face. The face may appear flushed with a pale
ring around the mouth.</li>
<li>Strawberry tongue. The tongue generally looks red and
bumpy, and it's often covered with a white coating early in the disease.</li>
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The rash and the redness in the face and tongue usually
last about a week. After these signs and symptoms have subsided, the skin
affected by the rash often peels. Other signs and symptoms associated with
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<li>Fever of 101 F (38.3 C) or higher, often with chills</li>
<li>Very sore and red throat, sometimes with white or
yellowish patches</li>
<li>Difficulty swallowing</li>
<li>Enlarged glands in the neck (lymph nodes) that are tender
to the touch</li>
<li>Nausea or vomiting</li>
<li>Headache</li>
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expelled when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The incubation period — the
time between exposure and illness — is usually two to four days.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If your child has scarlet fever, your doctor will
prescribe an antibiotic. Make sure your child completes the full course of
medication. Failure to follow the treatment guidelines may not completely
eliminate the infection and will increase your child's risk of developing
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fever-free for 24 hours.</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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serious mistake because treatment is completely different. Untreated Scarlet Fever can result in serious
kidney or heart disease. Please see your
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<li>Wash your hands. Show your child how to wash his or her
hands thoroughly with warm soapy water.</li>
<li>Don't share dining utensils or food. As a rule, your
child shouldn't share drinking glasses or eating utensils with friends or
classmates. This rule applies to sharing food, too.</li>
<li>Cover your mouth and nose. Tell your child to cover his
or her mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing to prevent the potential
spread of germs.</li>
<li>If your child has scarlet fever, wash his or her drinking
glasses, utensils and, if possible, toys in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher.</li>
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<span style="color: #9999ff; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Fifth
Disease is a communicable disease of early childhood. Please be
reassured of the benign nature of this condition to most people. <br /><br />Pregnant
women are at risk during their entire pregnancy due to the fact that
the virus can infect the fetus and should see their doctor immediately
if exposed. <br /><br />What is Fifth Disease? It is a mildly contagious,
self-limiting childhood rash caused by Parvovirus B19. Infected persons
presumably through direct contact spread it by droplet infection. The
incubation period is 4 to 14 days. The period of infectivity is for 2-3
days about 1 week prior to the appearance of facial rash. Once the
rash appears they are no longer contagious. The child may return to
school once the fever subsides and they feel well. <br /><br />A rash appears in three stages:<br />1.
Erythema or redness on the face, chiefly on the cheeks. They have a
“slapped face” appearance, which disappears by 1 to 4 days with
low-grade fever and slight malaise.<br />2. About 1 day after the rash
appears on the face, raised red spots appear, symmetrically distributed
on the upper and lower extremities. The rash progresses from the center
of the body out. It may last a week or more.<br />3. In this final stage the rash subsides, but reappears if the skin is traumatized (sun, heat, cold, friction).<br /><br />The
illness usually lasts 5 to 10 days, but the eruption may recur for
several weeks afterwards and may be aggravated by sunlight, exercise,
heat, fever, or emotional stress. <br /><br />Adults that get this may have mild joint pain and swelling that persists or recurs for weeks to months. <br /><br />Treatment: Only symptomatic<br /><br />Prevention:
The disease is spread by droplets produced by a cough or a sneeze,
therefore covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing is
essential. GOOD AND FREQUENT HANDWASHING may substantially reduce the
risk of developing the disease.</span></span><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-size: 36px;"> </span></span>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-85548411016988390512011-10-13T11:44:00.000-05:002016-09-30T09:46:28.093-05:00Asthma<br />
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asthma. Asthma is one of the main reasons children
miss school and are admitted to the hospital. The number of children with
asthma has increased in the last 10 years. As recent news reports have
shown, there has been a rise in the number of children who die from asthma as
well. <br />
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Asthma is a chronic disease of the passageways that carry air to the
lungs. These airways become narrow and the linings become inflamed,
irritated, and swollen. Children with asthma may be very sensitive to
irritants such as viral infections, smoke (esp. cigarette), cold air, and
particles or chemicals in the air. Asthma can also be caused by allergies
to dust, animals, pollens, and molds. The inflammation and narrowing of
the airways cause breathing to be labored, coughing, feelings of tightness in
the chest, and shortness of breath. Cough may be the first and sometimes
the only symptom of early asthma. Other symptoms are wheezing, fast
breathing, difficult breathing that uses extra muscles from the neck, abdomen,
and chest to help draw in air. Each person can have different
symptoms. Need for medication varies from daily to just when symptoms
appear.<br />
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One way to prevent or decrease asthma symptoms is to know when your child isn't
getting enough air into the lungs. You can measure the amount of air your
child can breathe in and out with the use of a simple device called a peak flow
meter so that you can recognize if the airway is narrowing. The peak flow
meter measures the amount of air flow in the airways or breathing tubes.
The peak flow rate is the rate of air flow in the breathing tubes when a person
inhales fully and blows the air out as quickly as possible. For the test
to be useful, the person must be able to repeat the same flow rate at least
three times on the same peak flow meter (there are many different kinds).
Peak flow rates decrease when your child's asthma is getting worse or is out of
control. Peak flow rates increase when the asthma treatment is working
and the airways are opening up. The use of peak flow rate measurements
can help you to recognize when your child's airway is narrowing, so asthma
treatment can be started early. Peak flow rates also will help you
identify some of the "triggers" for your child's asthma, so they can
be avoided.<br />
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How can you tell if your child's asthma is getting worse?<br />
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* Asthma symptoms such as cough, wheeze, chest tightness, shortness of breath
occur more frequently and/or get worse<br />
* Large decreases in your child's peak flow rate occur<br />
* Asthma medications do not seem to help your child's cough or breathing
problem<br />
* You frequently have to go to the doctor or ER for treatment of acute asthma<br />
* Your child is admitted to the hospital for asthma treatment<br />
* Your child is admitted to a hospital intensive care unit for treatment<br />
* Large changes in peak flow rate measurements occur (more than 20% change
between morning & evening<br />
* Your child's asthma symptoms increase; symptoms occur more often at night
& awaken the child from sleep<br />
* Your child's asthma attacks last longer and do not easily improve with
treatment<br />
* Special oral anti-inflammatory medications such as steroids are needed more
often to control the asthma<br />
* Your child's asthma attacks become quite severe<br />
* Your child has panic attacks with severe confusion and anxiety with the
asthma attacks<br />
<br />
It is important to work with your pediatrician to develop a plan of action that
is specific to your child:<br />
* How to prevent or reduce asthma symptoms<br />
* How to recognize asthma symptoms, especially symptoms of worsening asthma<br />
* How to recognize what triggers your child's asthma so you can reduce asthma
attacks<br />
* What treatment should be administered first and what to do if asthma becomes
worse<br />
* What to do in an emergency<br />
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Prevention and early treatment may help reduce the number of days your child
misses school or is hospitalized.</span><br />
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<b>Most People Don't Correctly Use Their Inhalers</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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According to a study published in the Annals of Allergy,
Asthma and Immunology earlier this year, 93 percent of asthma patients had
flaws in their inhaler technique. <i>Only</i>
7 percent got it all right. The most common misstep was failing to exhale
completely before inhaling the medication.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The study reported on 44 pediatric and adult asthma
patients from an allergy practice in Galveston, Texas. More than half the
patients did not fully breathe out before inhaling their asthma medication.
Other flaws included inhaling too fast through the spacer device, and not
shaking aerosol inhalers before the second puff (it’s important to shake most
aerosol inhalers several times before each puff).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Spacers are long plastic tubes used as brief holding
chambers for aerosolized asthma medication. They have a mouthpiece at one end,
and a wider opening at the other, for placement of the mouthpiece of the
inhaler. The spacer allows for greater separation (spacing) of the lips from
the opening of the inhaler resulting in the inhalation of smaller particles of
the medication. When using a spacer, more medication gets to the lung, with
less of it landing on the mouth and tongue or bouncing out of the mouth.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Although many asthma patients in the study were using
spacers, they ignored the harmonica like sound, emitted when inhaling too fast.
<u>Many people, with or without spacers, inhale much too fast</u>. A slow, steady inhalation is important to draw
the medication into the tiny airways deep inside the lungs.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Three components of success in controlling asthma:<o:p></o:p></div>
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1) Getting the
right prescribed inhaler<o:p></o:p></div>
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2) Using
controller medication regularly<o:p></o:p></div>
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3) Having good
inhaler technique<o:p></o:p></div>
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The second and third components present the greatest
challenge in asthma management.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Routine office visits will give your doctor an
opportunity to fine-tune the asthma management plan. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Unfortunately, you can have the best asthma medication
prescribed, and perfect timing of daily doses, but if your technique has flaws,
you may be getting very little of the medication to the lung. Furthermore, your
asthma care provider may be inclined to change your controller to a higher
potency medication, thinking the current one has failed you, which can result
in greater expense and increased risks of side effects.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are some tips on how to improve your inhaler
technique:<o:p></o:p></div>
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1) Ask your
doctor or nurse to critique your inhaler technique each time you have an office
visit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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2) Ask for a
spacer if you continue to have flaws in inhaler technique.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3) Have a
relative or friend videotape your inhaler technique and try to identify your
own flaws.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4) Watch videos illustrating how to properly use asthma inhalers.<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/inhaler_video/" target="_blank"><o:p></o:p></a><br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=von7cyXcj2c" target="_blank">Using an inhaler with a spacer mask</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/asthma/inhaler_video/" target="_blank">Using an inhaler with a spacer, but no mask</a></li>
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<b><span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-size: 24px;">IS IT THE FLU OR IS IT A COLD?</span></span></b><b><span style="color: #000099;"><br /><br />Influenza,
or flu, is a respiratory infection caused by a variety of flu viruses.
The most familiar aspect of the flu is the way it can “knock you off
your feet” as it sweeps through entire communities.The flu differs from
the common cold in the rapidity of its onset and the severity of its
symptoms. Flu outbreaks usually begin suddenly and occur mainly in the
late fall and winter.<br /><br />ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLU VIRUSES?<br />The
first flu virus was identified in the 1930s. Since then, scientists
have classified flu viruses into types A, B, and C. Type A is the most
common and usually causes the most serious epidemics. Type B outbreaks
also can cause epidemics, but the disease it produces generally is
milder than that caused by type A. Type C viruses, on the other hand,
never have been connected with a large epidemic.<br /><br />Once flu invades
a community, the infection moves quickly because of a very short
incubation period - the time from infection to symptoms - of only one to
three days. The virus spreads through airborne droplets caused by
coughing and sneezing. Known as a "sudden-onset" illness, flu hits its
victims hard and fast. Acute symptoms last four to five days and
include extreme fatigue, high fever, aching muscles, chills, sometimes a
sore throat, and a severe cough that can linger for weeks.</span></b><br />
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<b>SYMPTOMS<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>COLD<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>FLU<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Fever<o:p></o:p></div>
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Rare<o:p></o:p></div>
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Characteristic high (102<span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"">°</span>-104<span face=""Calibri","sans-serif"">°</span>F) Chills. Sudden onset:
lasts 3-5 days<o:p></o:p></div>
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Headache<o:p></o:p></div>
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Usual<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometime<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gastrointestinal disturbances<o:p></o:p></div>
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No<o:p></o:p></div>
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Nausea & vomiting with some types<o:p></o:p></div>
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General aches and pains<o:p></o:p></div>
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Slight<o:p></o:p></div>
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Usual: often quite severe, especially the back and legs<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fatigue and weakness<o:p></o:p></div>
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Quite mild<o:p></o:p></div>
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Extreme: can last 2-3 weeks<o:p></o:p></div>
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Prostration (extreme exhaustion or lack of energy or power<o:p></o:p></div>
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Never<o:p></o:p></div>
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Early and prominent<o:p></o:p></div>
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Runny, stuffy nose<o:p></o:p></div>
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Common<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sneezing<o:p></o:p></div>
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Usual<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sore Throat<o:p></o:p></div>
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Common<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sometimes<o:p></o:p></div>
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Chest discomfort, cough<o:p></o:p></div>
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Mild to moderate; Hacking cough<o:p></o:p></div>
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Common; can become severe<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: #000099;"><br />If
you get infected by the flu virus, you will usually feel symptoms 1 to 4
days later. You can spread the flu to others before your symptoms start
and for another 3 to 4 days after your symptoms appear. <br />Typically, the fever begins to decline on the second or third day of the illness. </span></b><b><u><span style="color: #000099;">The
flu almost never causes symptoms in the stomach and intestines. The
illness that some people often call “stomach flu” is not influenza.</span></u></b><b><span style="color: #000099;"></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #000099;"><br /></span></b><b style="color: red;"><u>Treatment</u></b><b><span style="color: #000099;">
of the flu is based on symptoms. Rest, fluid replacement,
Acetaminophen and similar types of medication for fever and general
malaise. Parents should take their children to a doctor if the child is
listless, cannot be calmed down, is not drinking fluids or has
difficulty breathing. </span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">Many people treat their flu infections by simply</span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">* Resting in bed </span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">* Drinking plenty of fluids </span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">* Taking over-the-counter medicine such as aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol, for example) </span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">Do not give aspirin to children and adolescents who have the flu.</span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">Do
not take antibiotics to treat the flu because they do not work on
viruses. Antibiotics only work against some infections caused by
bacteria.</span></b><div><span style="color: #000099;"><b><br /></b></span>
<h2>
<b><span style="background-color: red;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Medicine for Treatment:</span></span></b></h2>
<b><span style="color: #000099;">If you do get the flu and
want to take medicine to treat it, your physician may prescribe one of
four available antiviral medicines. </span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">* Tamiflu (oseltamivir) helps
adults 18 years and older and Relenza (zanamivir) helps adults and
children 7 years and older who have an uncomplicated flu infection and
who have had symptoms for no more than two days. FDA also has approved
Tamiflu for use in children 1 year of age and older who have had
symptoms for no more than 2 days. Both treat influenza type A and type B
infections.</span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">* Flumadine </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #000099;"></span><span style="color: #000099;">(rimantadine) helps adults who have
influenza type A virus infections. It has no effect on influenza type B
virus infections.</span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">* Symmetrel (amantadine) may be taken by adults and
children who are 1 year of age and older to prevent and treat type A
influenza virus infections. Amantadine, however, is more likely to cause
side effects such as lightheadedness and inability to sleep more often
than is rimantadine.</span><br /><span style="color: #000099;">To work well, you must take these medicines
within 48 hours after the flu begins. They reduce the length or time
fever and other symptoms last and allow you to return to your daily
routine quicker.</span></b><b><span style="color: #000099;"> </span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #000099;"><u><br /></u></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #000099;"><u>D</u></span><u><span style="color: #000099;">o not give aspirin to a child or teenager due to Reye's Syndrome</span></u><span style="color: #000099;">. </span></b><b><span style="color: #000099;">Reye’s
syndrome, a condition that affects the nerves, sometimes develops in
children and teenagers who are recovering from the flu. Reye’s syndrome
begins with nausea and vomiting, but the progressive mental changes
(such as confusion or delirium) cause the greatest concern. The syndrome
often begins in young people after they take aspirin to get rid of
fever or pain. Although very few children develop Reye’s syndrome, you
should consult a health care provider before giving aspirin or products
that contain aspirin to children. Acetaminophen does not seem to be
associated with Reye’s syndrome.</span></b><b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b><br /></b></span>
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your child vomits or has flu symptoms in the morning before school,
please keep him/her home. Food poisoning is rare and usually not the
problem. </span></u></b><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span><br />
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your child come down with flu symptoms, we would appreciate it if
he/she stays home to prevent the spread of this highly contagious,
epidemic disease until he/she has been symptom-free for 24 hours.</span></u></b></span></div>Nancy Nursehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14145433576520375653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495505217783454243.post-60834607521980109552011-10-13T11:17:00.002-05:002017-01-17T13:58:33.634-06:00Strep Throat<br />
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Streptococcal pharyngitis is caused by Group A
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<b><i>Mode of Transmission:</i></b> spread by direct person-to-person
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<li>Temperature of
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<li>Sore throat
with severe pain on swallowing.</li>
<li>A beefy, red
pharynx (throat)</li>
<li>Enlarged,
edematous tonsils and uvula.</li>
<li>Swollen glands
along the jaw line.</li>
<li>Tonsillar
exudate: in other words, white patches
on the tonsils.</li>
<li>Generalized
malaise and weakness.</li>
<li>Headache.</li>
<li>Abdominal
discomfort.</li>
<li>Nausea, and sometimes one incidence of vomiting that
does not appear to be the flu (occurs from swallowing the Strep. bacteria.</li>
<li>Up to 40% of small children have symptoms too mild
for diagnosis.</li>
<li>Fever abates in 3 to 5 days; nearly all symptoms subside within a week.</li>
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<li>Penicillin
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<li>Analgesics/antipyretics for pain and fever (non-aspirin type due to
complications of Reye's Syndrome)</li>
<li>ISOLATION
from other children for 24 hours after antibiotic treament. <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u>NO SCHOOL FOR 24 HOURS AFTER ANTIBIOTICS BEGIN BECAUSE
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<li>FINISH THE
ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTION even if the symptoms subside.</li>
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Infection occurs through person-to-person spread from
nose and throat secretions of infected persons or carriers; rarely, indirect
contact through objects. Outbreaks may follow ingestion of food contaminated by
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Incubation is short, usually 1-3 days, rarely longer<o:p></o:p></div>
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In untreated,
uncomplicated cases, 10-21 days;<o:p></o:p></div>
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In untreated
conditions with purulent discharges, weeks or months<o:p></o:p></div>
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In treated cases,
only 24 hours after treatment has begun.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Until 24 hours after treatment has begun and no fever is
present [has been fever-free for 24 hours without medication]. If your child is still tired, his/her throat
is very sore, and he/she is not able to sit in school the whole day, it may be
advisable to keep him/her home that extra day to recuperate!</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><i>Complications</i></b>: acute otitis media and acute sinusitis
occur most frequently. Scarlet fever
develops in some people, especially when Strep. Throat goes untreated. Rarely:
bacteremic spread may cause arthiritis, endocarditits, meningitis,
osteomylitis, or liver abscess.
Post-streptococcal sequalae:
acute rhematic fever or acute glomerulonephritis. Reye's syndrome is also a known complication.<o:p></o:p></div>
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