Student Health
Thank you for visiting the Student Health Resource page. If you have any questions about the materials listed please feel free to contact either Jill LaChance RN at
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Thank you,
Jill LaChance RN and Donna Wyman RN
(603)742-3617 Ext. 108 (603)742-3617 Ext.114
Happy Summer!
With summer comes ticks, mosquitos, and sunburns!
1. Please check yourseof and your child each night for ticks. If you find a tick, remove it at the head with tweezers, wash the area very well, apply antibiotic ointment and a band aid, save the tick in a sealed baggie or container of rubbing alcohol and call your doctor. Deer ticks in this area can carry Lyme disease. If you have flu-like symptoms about a week after a tick bite, or a rash at the site please call your doctor immediately.
2. Try to avoid going outdoors at dusk, when mosquitos are most prevelent. If you do need to go out at dusk, wear long sleeves and Deet bug repellent to avoid mosquito bites (which can transmit EEE, and WNV.).
3. Please, send your child to school with sun lotion with spf of at least 30 and a hat to wear at recess to prevent sun damage to their skin. Skin cancer treatment has made the least amount of progress over the years compared to other cancers and it is harmful and potentially fatal. Let's teach our students now how to take care of their skin.
Water Safety: Pools, Lakes, and Hot Tubs:
NH DHHS issued the press release below today re recreational water illness. In addition, here is a CDC link with a variety of resources:
Heads Up: Concussion In Youth Sports
A fact Sheet for PARENTS
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for students!
Breakfast has been shown to be vital to the success of students. The Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org) has compiled references which demonstrate how a student’s nutritional status at breakfast affects his/her academic performance. Missing breakfast affects memory recall, math scores, absenteeism, behavioral and emotional problems in students
Storm Safety Information from the State of N.H.
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"Zebra Crossings" Parenting a child with a chronic medical condition free information March 21, 2010 from 2pm-5:30pm (please register). Click on title for full brochure.
The Centers for Disease Control has information and a fact sheet about physical activity and the effects it has on the health of adolescents. You can get it at http://www.cdc.gov/NCCDPHP/sgr/adoles.htm.
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Absences
If your lower school child is ill please call (603)742-3617x112 to report their absence (upper school calls (603)742-3617x114). Please let us know if your child has a fever, cough and a sore throat, stomachache, vomiting or diarrhea and whether they have been to the doctor or not on this message as well. PCA is tracking all illness related absences.
If your child has a fever, please keep them home (and not out in public either) until their fever has resolved without the use of medications (Tylenol or Motrin) for 24 hours to prevent the spread of illness. For more information please go to http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm. If you have a student with asthma please visit this website : http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/asthma.htm .
Here is an updated FAQ about the H1N1 vaccine:
DHHS Announces Activation of H1N1 Flu Public Inquiry Line
Communicable Disease Control & Surveillance
10/27/2009
Public Information Office
Concord, NH- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is announcing the activation of the New Hampshire's H1N1 Flu Public Inquiry Line. DHHS is urging residents with questions about the H1N1 influenza virus, the H1N1 vaccine, and any other questions related to H1N1 to contact 2-1-1 NH by dialing 2-1-1.
"People have questions about the H1N1 virus and the status of the supply of H1N1 vaccine. We are activating the public inquiry line because we want to make sure people have access to good information, are getting answers to their questions, and are taking the proper steps to preventing the spread of the virus," said Gov. John Lynch.
"We understand that people are concerned about H1N1, particularly with the delay in vaccines being made and shipped from the private manufacturers. But we want to assure the public that the vaccine will be coming," said DHHS Public Helath Director Dr. Jose Montero. "We want to encourage everyone, in the absence of the vaccine, to take common sense preventative measures to avoid becoming sick with the H1N1 or any other illnesses. This includes washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and staying home from school or work if you are sick."
DHHS has been working with 2-1-1 NH, ( a program of the United Ways of NH in partnership with the Public Service of NH, The State of NH, and Exeter Hospital) to be ready to respond to the State's public inquiry line for all questions regarding H1N1 influenza. Initially the line will be open for H1N1 related questions from Monday -Friday 8 am-5 pm.
Required Health Forms
Recently, notices were sent to parents/guardians about health forms, physicals, and/or immunizations that are still needed to complete student health files. If you have not returned the information required or are not sure if you have submitted all of the forms, please call Jill at x108 or Donna at x114 no later than October 19th. If your child has an appointment for a physical or immunization and we are notified, that will be sufficient to keep them conditionally enrolled. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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Flu Update:
If your child is 4 years old or younger, has asthma, is immunosuppressed, has a chronic illness, or is considered "high risk", then please their doctor at the onset of any flu-like symptoms (fever of 100 or <, sore throat, or cough).
The flu is quite prevalent in the seacoast area, as well as in all of NH at this point, so please we encourage you to:
1. Good hand washing (wash with warm soapy water for 30 seconds before eating, after using a tissue)
2. Cover your cough/sneeze with your sleeve (not your hand)
3. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth
4. Do not share eating/drinking utensils
5. Avoid contact with ill persons if possible
6. Clean frequently used surfaces
7. Monitor your own health
8. Stay home if you are sick
9. Use a saline (salt water) nasal rinse daily, preferably prior to bedtime, to rinse out any germs caught in nostrils. (Saline mist, Netti Pot, or Neil MD all work well.)
10. Vitamin E oil applied with a q-tip to each nostril every morning (to prevent the body’s absorption of germs through your nostrils- most common way to contract a virus).
11. Drink 6-8 glasses of water or non-carbonated, caffeine-free beverages daily.
12. Eat 5 servings a day of fruits and vegetables.
13. Minimize stress. When you are stressed, you are more apt to get sick.
Lice
We are now into "lice season". Please check your child's head weekly for any signs of head lice. If you do notice any nits, please let your school nurse know asap. If you do discover nits, the school policy is to stay home until treated with a lice shampoo and all nits are combed out. The student then must be cleared by the school nurse prior to going back into the classroom. For more information please click on "What Are Head Lice?"
5210 Healthy NH
Healthy NH is a program sponsored by the Foundation for Healthy Communities. It encourages you to eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Cut screen time to 2 hours or less a day. Participate in at least one hour of physical activity every day. And to restrict soda and sweetened sports and fruit drinks. Instead, drink water and 3-4 servings a day of skim or 1% milk. Please go to www.mypyramid.gov for more information.
Health Promotion in Motion
Eat Healthy, Be Active
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by a specific bacterium transmitted by infected deer ticks. Lyme disease is quite prevelent in NH with the numbers increasing greatly each year. To prevent tick bites wear long sleeves and tuck pants in at the ankles. Wear light colored clothing when in long grass or the woods so you can more easily identify a tick on your clothes. Wear > or +20% DEET bug spray. Check your clothing every 2-3 hours for ticks. At end of day check body for any ticks as well. For more information please go to www.dhhs.nh.gov .
Teens Who Eat Breakfast Daily Eat Healthier Diets Than Those That Skip (and perform better academically too!) (please click on title for more information.
New Web Site Features Games to Teach Kids About Skin Health
A new Web site created by dermatologists lets kids learn how to practice good skin care virtually, or risk the consequences of pimples, greasy hair, a poison ivy rash and sunburn. At the American Academy of Dermatology's new Web site, www.KidsSkinHealth.org, kids ages 8-12 can play games and learn fun facts about skin, hair and nail care. Information for parents about how to care for their child's skin and their own skin is included.
Healthy Snacks and Healthy Celebrations! (please click on title for more information)
Safe Medication Disposal (please click on title for more information)
Health Office Wishlist (please click title to view list)
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