Flu and strep throat

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