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Class Pages These
pages will be updated by our teachers at Bloomingdale so that everyone can get a sense of
what is occurring this year in our classrooms.
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Winter 2007/2008 Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season Now that it is December and the weather is getting much colder we tend to stay indoors more and people tend to catch colds and other viruses. The cold and flue season can begin as early as October and end sometime in April. Though there is no way to cure the common cold or the flu, there are things we can do to prevent them and stay healthy. Keep the germs away The most important thing that you can do to keep from getting sick is to was your hands. One of the most common and frequent ways to catch a cold is by rubbing your nose or eyes. To protect against infection wash your hands frequently. Your hands pick up germs from other people as well as form contaminated surfaces. Washing your hands and keeping them clean will prevent you from infecting yourself with germs. For best results use warm water, soap and wash for several minutes. Boos your immune system Healthy bodies have an easier time fighting off infection. To stay healthy and boose your immune system: Get plenty or rest. Eat a well balanced diet. Exercise regularly Decrease stress Cut back on unhealthy habits, such as smoking and over consuming alcohol. Studies have shown that a 30 minute session of moderate exercise produces positive effects on the immune system . Over time this means catching less upper respiratory infections and colds. Foods that heal Warm beverages and chicken soup increase the flow of nasal secretions, helping to alleviate cold symptoms. But the best way to get the daily requirements of essential vitamins and minerals is to eat a well balanced diet that contains a wide variety of foods from the food pyramid guide. Getting sick is a part of life. If you do catch a cold or the flu, the followig advice still holds true. To get better while you are sick: Get plenty of rest. Drink lots of fluids. Use a humidifier to moisten mucous membranes,. When you are sick, stay home to avoid infecting others. If you do go out and need to cough or sneeze, use a tissue or cough or sneeze into your sleeve or upper arm, not your hand, as you use your hands for touching objects others may use. This information is NOT a substitute for a physician's advice. If you are truly feeling awful it is always wise to contact your physician.
Medication at School Diagnosis or
treatment beyond first-aid procedure is not usually the responsibility of the school. The Administration of medication to pupils shall be
done only in exceptional circumstances where the child’s health may be jeopardized
without it and the following rules are observed. “Medication
shall include all medicines prescribed by a physician
.for a particular student, including emergency medication in the event of
bee stings, asthma and allergies and all non prescription “over the counter”
medications. Before any
medication may be administered to or by any pupil during school hours, the parent shall
submit a written request Pupils requiring
medications at school must have a written order from the family physician which identifies
the purpose and type of medication, dosage, time of administration and side effects. The medication
should be in the original container, identified by the pharmacy. Medication must
be hand delivered to the school nurse by an adult. If
medication is to be returned, it must be picked up by an adult. The
physician’s order and written request of the parent/guardian must be renewed each
school year. Medications hall
be securely stored in the nurse’s office in a locked cabinet and kept in the original
labeled container.
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