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|  | | | Health Notes From the School Nurse
It is not too late to get a flu shot for this season!
The Center for Disease Control recommends that all children with asthma or any other chronic health condition receive yearly flu shots to protect them from the influenza (flu) virus. Influenza is different from the stomach flu.
Influenza "flu" symptoms include:
fever
headache
chills
body aches
tiredness
dry cough
sore throat
nasal congestion
Important Things to Know About the "Flu"
- Flu is spread when a person who has the flu coughs, sneezes, or speaks and sends the virus into the air. The virus enters the nose, throat, or lungs of a person and multiplies.
- If you get the flu, rest and drink plenty of liquids. Over-the-counter medications may relieve symptoms of flu. The National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases recommends acetaminophen (Tylenol) for children, and aspirin or acetaminophen for adults.
- Decongestants, cough supressants, and use of a humidifier can provide relief from the symptoms of the flu.
- Antibiotics like penicillin will not cure the flu.
- The best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot.
- Good hand washing and covering your mouth when you cough helps prevent the spread of the flu germs.
If you need information about where to obtain a flu shot for your child, please call Mrs. LaNasa, the School Nurse at 293-8620.
For more information about flu shots click on the link below:
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