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Judy K Jones R.N.

Coordinator, School Health Services

judyj@mail.eddy-isd.net

254-859-5525 ext. 333

 

 

Notes from the Nurse…

As the weather changes and gets cooler, it brings with it an excitement for the Holidays and family time. It also means time for colds, flu, stomach bugs, strep throat, and lice.

To protect yourself and your children, please remember a few simple things…

*Wash your hands! Wash your hands! Wash your hands!

*Cough and/or sneeze into your elbow.

*Do not share toothbrushes.

*Do not share hairbrushes, combs, hats, scarves, or coats.

*Drink plenty of fluids.

Signs and symptoms of the

flu include: fever >100.0 degrees, sore throat, cough, headache, chills, and muscle aches. (Your child must be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.)

Signs and symptoms of

strep throat include: fever >100.0 degrees, sore throat, tender, swollen lymph nodes, may have white bumps on throat area. (Your child must be fever-free and on antibiotic for 24 hours before returning to school.)

Check your child regularly for signs of

head lice which include nits (small, gray-white, tear-shaped eggs that attach themselves to a hair and cannot be removed easily) and lice (small, brownish bugs about the size of a sesame seed.) Lice bite your scalp and cause itching.

If you discover lice in one family member, always check all family members because it can easily spread.

Use a lice shampoo . (Students may not return to school with live lice in their hair.) Remove all nits with a fine tooth comb or fingernails. Wash all clothes, bedding, coats, combs, brushes, etc. Vacuum all carpets and rugs.

Recheck in 7-10 days because eggs left in the hair may hatch. Remind your child not to share anything or to touch heads with anyone else.


School Health Advisory Council

Meetings held at the Elementary Campus.


Recommended Immunization Schedule 



Bacterial Meningitis / Vaccination for College Students


Authorization for Release of Information

*This form should be completed when a copy of immunization records are requested by parent or graduate.*


Permission to Release & Exchange Confidential Information

* This form should be completed when medical information needs to be exchanged with Doctors or Clinics.*


Information on Staphylococcal Infections


Athletes - What to do about your skin infection.


Did you see a spider?


Child Care Weather Watch


FEVER

Attachment:

 Fever

See and Save

Attachment:

 SEE AND SAVE

H1N1 Frequently Asked Questions from the General Public

Attachment:

 Q & A H1N1

Returning to Work or School after Seasonal or Novel H1N1 Influenza


HEADS UP -- CONCUSSIONS IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

A FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS/ATHLETES


Staff Emergency Health Information


Staff Wellness Program "FIGHT TO BE FIT"


School Staff -- Bloodborne Pathogens Information


Diabetes Management (School Setting)