Dear parents,
We have several confirmed cases of the flu and strep throat. If your child exhibits any signs of either (see below), please DO NOT send them to school to possibly infect not only all 52 of our students and 5 teachers but also the entire school since we share communal areas such as the cafeteria, library, and gym. They should be evaluated by a medical professional.
From the CDC - FLU:
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:
Fever* or feeling feverish/chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue (very tired)
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
From the CDC - STREP THROAT:
Common Symptoms of Strep Throat:
Sore throat, usually starting quickly
Severe pain when swallowing
A fever (101° F or above)
Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus
Tiny red spots (petechiae) on the soft or hard palate—the area at the back of the roof of the mouth
Headache
Nausea and/or vomiting
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Body aches
Rash
As always, encourage good hand washing frequently as well completely covering coughs and sneezes with their shoulders or elbows.
Respectfully,
Lower Elementary
