Dear Parent,

As you know, infuenza can be easily spread from person to person. Therefore, we are taking steps to reduce the spread of infuenza in our school. We want to keep the school open to students and functioning in a normal manner during this influenza season. But, we need your help to do this.

We are working closely with our community and Two Rivers Public Health Department to monitor influenza conditions and make decisions about the best steps to take concerning schools. We will keep you updated with new information as it becomes available.

If the influenza becomes more severe, we may take additional steps to prevent the spread. For now, here are a few things you can do to help.

 

-Teach your children to wash their hands often with soap and water or an alchohol-based hand rub. You can set a good example by doing this yourself
-Teach your children to cover their coughs and sneezes with tissues. Covering up their coughs or sneezes using the elbow, arm, or sleeve instead of the hand when a tissue is unavailable.
-Teach your children to not share personal items like drinks, food, or unwashed utensils.
-Know the signs and symptoms of influenza. Symptoms of influenza include fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit, 37.8 degrees Celsius or greater), cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, and feeling very tired. Some people may also vomit or have diarrhea.
-Keep sick children at home for at least 24 hours AFTER they no longer have a fever or do not have signs of fever, without using fever-reducing drugs. Keeping children with a fever at home will reduce the number of people who may get infected.
-Do not send children to school if they are sick. Any child who is determined to be sick while at school will be sent home.
 
 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Annie Cornwell, School Nurse at (308) 537-3651 ext. 2200.