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SBA TESTING ------------------------------------------------------
NMDOH Interim Flu Decision Chart (10/19/09) |
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IF YOU HAVE FLU SYMPTOMS |
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SITUATION FOR AN ADULT OR CHILD
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DECISION
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The person does not have a fever (temperature is less than 38°C or 100.4°F), but does have these symptoms: > Sore throat > Stuffy nose > Runny nose > Cough |
Probably a cold. Rest is indicated.
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The person has a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that is accompanied by these symptoms: > Cough > Sore throat > Significant fatigue > Headache > Muscle aches AND The person does not belong to a group at higher risk of developing flu-related complications (see next box.)
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Probably the flu. Rest at home until 24 hours after the fever is gone (without the use of fever-reducing medication.) Drink plenty of liquids and take fever reducers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Children with fever should not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products such as Pepto-Bismol. Children younger than 4 years of age should not be given over-the-counter cold medications without first speaking with a health care provider.
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The person has a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) that is accompanied by these symptoms: > Cough > Sore throat > Significant fatigue > Headache > Muscle aches AND The person belongs to a group at higher risk for flu-related complications (children under 2 years of age; adults age 65 and older; pregnant women and women up to 2 weeks postpartum; persons under 19 years of age on long-term aspirin treatment; and people of any age who have a chronic lung disease such as asthma or COPD, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney or liver disorders, blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, weakened immune systems from medications or AIDS, brain or spinal cord injuries, or neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. )
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Probably the flu. Contact a doctor, community health center or the NM DOH Health Alert Hotline (1-866-850-5893) today for possible treatment with anti-viral medications that might decrease the risk for severe flu complications (most effective when started within 48 hours of symptoms onset.) ALSO Rest at home until 24 hours after the fever is gone (without the use of fever-reducing medication.) Drink plenty of liquids. Take fever reducers such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen as directed by your doctor. Children with fever should not take aspirin or aspirin-containing products such as Pepto-Bismol. Children younger than 4 years of age should not be given over-the-counter cold medications without first speaking with a health care provider.
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What are the emergency warning signs? In children
In adults · Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath · Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen · Sudden dizziness · Confusion · Severe or persistent vomiting |
Go to the emergency room immediately. Call 9-1-1, if necessary.
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Immunization Requirements
Link to Immunization Schedule09-10
Link to Letter: 6thgradeparentsimmunization.doc
Attention 6th grade parents or guardians:
Please make a doctor's appointment NOW to get the required tetanus booster(if more than 5 years since last tetanus vaccine). Bring in shot record or fax to nurse at 898-7150.
There are new immunization requirements for ALL incoming 7th graders. The majority of current sixth graders need these vaccinations. Please check your immunization record or call your healthcare provider.
Tdap vaccine is required if at least 5 years since the last tetanus
containing vaccine. (DTP, Td)
Varicella or chicken pox-a second vaccine is recommended.
Meningitis vaccine-this vaccine is recommended for all middle school children.
HPV or gardasil-this vaccine is recommended for middle school girls.
In order to avoid long lines at registration, it is strongly recommended that you schedule a vaccination appointment now and obtain these vaccines prior to the end of your child’s sixth grade year. You may bring proof of vaccination to the nurse’s office or fax the vaccination record to Attention: Health Office. Our fax number is 898-7150. Please ensure your child’s name is clearly indicated on the vaccine record.
If we received proof of vaccination prior to the end of this school year, you will not need to stop at the nurse’s office in August. If you have questions regarding your child’s immunization status, please contact the nurse’s office at 898-1492 x 21125.
Link to Letter: 7thgradeparentsimmunization.doc
Attention 7th grade parents or guardians:
Do you want to avoid long lines at the nurse’s office at 8th grade registration? There are new immunization requirements for ALL incoming 8th graders. If you did not bring in proof of these immunizations last year, you will need to provide this to the nurse’s office before your student can complete eighth grade registration in the fall. Please check your immunization record or call your healthcare provider.
Tdap vaccine is required if at least 5 years since the last tetanus
containing vaccine. (DTP, Td)
Varicella or chicken pox-a second vaccine is recommended.
Meningitis vaccine-this vaccine is recommended for all middle school children.
HPV or gardasil-this vaccine is recommended for middle school girls.
In order to avoid long lines at registration, it is strongly recommended that you schedule a vaccination appointment now and obtain these vaccines prior to the end of your child’s seventh grade year. You may bring proof of vaccination to the nurse’s office or fax the vaccination record to Attention: Health Office. Our fax number is 898-7150. Please ensure your child’s name is clearly indicated on the vaccine record.
If we received proof of vaccination prior to the end of this school year, you will not need to stop at the nurse’s office in August. If you have questions regarding your child’s immunization status, please contact the nurse’s office at 898-1492 x 21125.
Nancy Hoover RN BSN NCSN
Lyndon Baines Johnson Middle School
898-1492 x21202
Hoover_N@aps.edu
H1N1 and seasonal flu:
As students head back to class this fall, we expect both the seasonal flu and the H1NI virus to again be a concern. Schools will take direction from the New Mexico Department of Health, should a serious outbreak arise.
Now, as educators we need to stress the importance of hand washing. This is the foundation of prevention and spread of the disease. Encourage students and staff to wash their hands frequently—at a minimum before and after lunch, and after using the restroom. Hand washing and drying is the single most important precaution we can take.
In addition to hand washing, hand sanitizer also can be used by students and staff. The one caution with hand sanitizer is that younger students should only use it with supervision. Most sanitizers contain alcohol and students should not lick their hands after using it.
Albuquerque Public Schools maintenance and operations staff, including custodians, are cleaning highly used surfaces like door knobs and desktops frequently. Custodians also are directed to assure that all restrooms are adequately stocked with soap and towels.
As always, if your child is ill, please make arrangements to keep them home until they are well. Many times sick students bring their illnesses to school and affect other students and staff.
We wish you and your student a safe, successful and healthy school year.
Sincerely,
Nancy Hoover RN BSN NCSN
LBJ Middle School
8981492 x 21202
2009 – 2010 APS/LBJ CALENDAR
August 17-19, 2009 Teacher In-Service No School for Students
August 20, 2009 First Day of School
September 7, 2009 Labor Day—No School
October 9, 2009 Fall Recess—No School
October 29-30, 2009 Student Led Conferences
November 11, 2009 Veterans’ Day – No School
November 25—27, 2009 Thanksgiving Recess—No School
December 18, 2009 End of First Semester
December 21, 2009 -January 1, 2010 Winter Recess—No School
January 4, 2010 Teacher In-Service No School for Students
January 5, 2010 First Day of Second Semester
January 18, 2010 Martin Luther King, Jr., Day—No School
February 2, 2010 Bond Election
February 15, 2010 Presidents’ Day—No School
March 15-19, 2010 Spring Recess—No School
April 2, 2010 Vernal Holiday – No School
April 29-30, 2010 Student Led Conferences
May 28, 2010 Last Day of Classes