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Welcome Back to School

From your School Nurse-Sherryl Lazo, R.N., B.S.N.,C.S.N.

After what I hope was a restful and relaxing summer, I wanted to welcome everyone back to B.A.S. and an extra welcome to all our new students and families.

I thought at this time, it was appropriate to remind everyone of the importance of hand washing. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) almost 22 million days are lost each year because of the common cold alone. How can we help germs from being the classroom bully that spoils our school year?

One of the most effective methods is by washing and drying hands. Germs spread easily amongst children, infecting them with colds, influenza, skin infections and other contagious diseases.

Remember to follow these tips:

1. Wet you hands with clean, warm water

2. Add soap and rub hands together so the soap lathers up

3. Rub your hands for at least 30 seconds-about the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Make sure to wash between fingers, under fingernails, on the back of hands and wrists.

4. Rinse off the soap with warm water.

5. Dry your hands completely.  The friction from the paper towel helps eliminate germs.

6. Turn off the faucet using the paper towel so you don’t pick up more germs.  Throw the paper towel in the waste basket.

I do hope this little reminder helps us maintain a happy and healthy school year!

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.

 

Boost your immune system

Healthy bodies have an easier time fighting off infection.  To stay healthy and boost 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 following 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.