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A Note from the Silverbrook Public Health Nurse
As the weather starts to change and those sniffles become more common, we’re seeing an uptick in illnesses around our school. Here are some proactive tips that can help keep our children healthy this season:
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Promote Good Respiratory Etiquette at Home Encourage your kids to cough into their elbows and dispose of used tissues properly. And of course, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds! This should happen after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing their noses.
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Keep an Eye on Symptoms If your student isn’t feeling well, it’s a good idea to take their temperature. If it’s 100.4°F or higher, please keep them home. They can return to school when they’ve been fever-free without medication for 24 hours or 24 hours after vomiting/diarrhea has stopped.
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Reporting Absences When you report an absence, please share as much detail as possible about their symptoms. Instead of simply saying “sick” or “cold,” you might say “fever and cough” or “strep throat.” This information helps me track trends in the classrooms and respond effectively.
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Fresh Start After Illness If your child has been sick, remember to swap out their toothbrush and change their bedding. It’s a simple step that can help prevent the spread of germs.
Thank you for your support in keeping our Silverbrook students healthy this season! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at mford@fcps.edu.
Take care and stay healthy! Melissa Ford Silverbrook Public Health Nurse
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