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Health Office

Dee Warchol-Tito MSN, RN
Certified School Nurse
dwarchol@cusd200.org

Marsha Hamilton
Medication Nurse
mhamilto@cusd200.org

Donna Sherlock
Health Aide
dsherlock@cusd200.org

NEWS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

*Cold and flu season is upon us. The best way to avoid getting sick is to practice GOOD HAND WASHING! Studies have shown that good hand washing is the #1 way to prevent infection. Wash before meals and snacks.

*Another way to avoid contamination is to routinely clean environmental surfaces. This is especially true for high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, light switches and counter tops.

*Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth throughout the day. Germs enter the body through these areas.

*Try to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing and coughing.

*Get enough rest by getting to bed early every night. Most school children need 8-10 hours of sleep each night.

*Eat healthy meals throughout the day…. try to avoid “junk foods”. Remember that breakfast is very important…..don’t skip breakfast.

**REMINDER** KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL IF:

The oral temperature exceeds 100 F or 1 to 2 degrees above his/her normal temperature. A child with such fever should remain home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal.
Your child vomits and continues to experience nausea and/or vomiting.
Your child shows signs of upper respiratory infection (cold symptoms) serious enough to interfere with his/her ability to learn.
Your child has a rash or open sores that have not been evaluated by a physician.
Your child complains of severe persistent pain. You should contact a physician for evaluation.
Your child has signs of infestation with lice (nits in the hair, itchy scalp) your child should be evaluated for treatment.