The end of this week has seen some winter woes come through. Posted on the door are the symptoms to look for, the contagion period and a brief description of what to expect. Becuase it’s Friday and you may not see the door – please watch for these over the weekend.
Lice We did a head check today and no one has any critters but some empties were found. This means, a treatment was done and the child was lice free before coming to school, but we require all empties to be removed before returning to school as well. This is to ensure the control of any chance of spreading lice.
Strep A couple teachers and children had strep over the break, two children have gone home with strep during the first week back. Onset after exposure is 2-5 days afterwards. Symptoms include: sore throat, fever, occaisionally a rash. Consult your physician.
Impetigo Onset varies. Symptoms: Golden crusty sores or pimple like spots that develop watery heads, break and form crusted areas; may occur on hands, legs, feet of buttocks. Spreads rapidly if untreated. Consult you physician. Do not bring your child to school until the day after treatment begins.
Conjunctivities (Pinkeye) On set is 24 to 62 hours after exposure. Symptoms: Irritated, tearing eyes; swollen lids; and yellow mucous discharge that makes the eye sticky. Very contagious if caused by infection. Children under 5 are most susceptible. Consult your physician. Do not bring your child to school until the day after treatment begins.
As a general reminder – it is flu season and children need to stay home for 24 hours after a fever breaks, and after a vomit.
Here’s hoping none of this enters your weekend! Hugs and love to those laid low this weekend, and to everyone, as we stay bundled up and healthy this season.
-Kris