A Note from the Nurse:
As is typical in the winter months, the Hood School has recently seen an increase in the number of children with illness. Currently we are experiencing increased levels of strep throat, vomiting and conjunctivitis (pink eye). Listed below are school guidelines that all parents/guardians should be aware of:
Children who have vomiting or diarrhea should remain at home for 24 hours after vomiting or diarrhea has stopped.
Children who have a fever should remain at home for 24 hours after fever has subsided—this means without the use of fever-reducing medication such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
Children diagnosed with conjunctivitis should remain at home until they have received two doses of antibiotic and no longer have eye drainage.
Children diagnosed with strep throat should remain at home for 24 hours after antibiotics have started.
Any child with the above illnesses is considered contagious until the time specified above—sending them back to school too early will only continue to spread illness. Parents will be called and asked to immediately pick-up any child that has not met the appropriate waiting period for the above illnesses.
PLEASE notify the main office (978) 664-7817if your child has been medically diagnosed with any contagious illness such as strep throat, conjunctivitis, impetigo, etc. Thanks to those of you who remain vigilant in doing so—it helps to prevent the spread of illness.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the above, please feel free to contact me at ext. 2014. Thank you for helping to keep our children healthy.
Lois Bisson, RN
Hood School Nurse
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