Dear Parents & Guardians,
Unfortunately, it is that time of the year when viruses are on a rise. At the current time, Flu, COVID, Pneumonia & RSV are making their way into our homes and making our families sick.
Just a reminder: When your child is sick it is important to know when they should stay home from school. If they have a contagious disease, please keep them home. This will help them get better quicker & will keep other children from getting sick.
As a general rule, your child should not go to school if they have:
Fever of 100.4 F or greater: your child can return to school after they’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without taking any fever reducing medication.
Diarrhea: When your child is having more than one loose bowel movement in 24 hours. Your child should be symptom free for a minimum of 24 hours while maintaining a normal diet.
Nausea & Vomiting: They should be able to maintain a normal diet without throwing up for 24 hours before returning to school.
Lastly, Flu Season has begun! Please keep your children home if you suspect they are coming down with symptoms of the flu, i.e.: body ache, stomachache, fever, chills, nausea; these are just a few. It is more important than ever to get you & your child vaccinated against the flu. The flu makes children & adults very sick. We can prevent this by receiving the flu vaccine. The Rockland County Health Department has a Flu Vaccine Clinic. You can bring your family to get their flu shot by calling their Pediatrician or Rockland County Dept. of Health at 845-364-2534.
Sincerely,
Maura Hanigan, R.N.
Nanuet School District Nurse Coordinator
845-627-9810