Including H1N1, And What To Do.

What are flu symptoms, what to do if you are sick, when to return to school, what to take if you have the flu and other useful information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Go to School

If your child has any of the following symptoms they should probably go to school:

• Sniffles, a runny nose and/or a mild cough without a fever
• Vague complaints of aches, pains, or fatigue
• Single episode of diarrhea or vomiting without any other symptoms such as fever, chills, cramps
• Ear infection without fever. Your child does not need to be excluded from school but does need medical treatment. Please keep home if fever or pain persists.

Lice: the very word horrifies parents. Many lice myths exist and create shame for kids and parents alike. The truth is that lice actually prefer clean heads over dirty, so lice is not a sign of poor hygiene. Also, like many insects, lice seem to be building up a tolerance to some of the chemicals used to kill them. So while it seems to be easier to get lice in our crowded classroom conditions, it also seems to be tougher to get rid of them. Plus, lice killing pesticides have begun to be scrutinized by parents – how safe are they? Do you really want to be dousing your young child with pesticides, especially since most lice infestations seem to require treatment again and again?

Actually you can rid your child completely of lice without commercial lice killers – in fact, without pesticides at all. All you need is a big bottle of olive oil, a bottle of Dawn dish soap and a nit comb.

In order for a student to receive any prescription medication during school hours the following procedure must be followed:

An Asthma attack can be a very frightening and potentially fatal event. Every second counts when recognizing and treating an Asthma attack. In order for the staff at Open Door Christian Schools to provide safe, fast, effective medical care to your child in the event of an emergency we need to have the following form(s) completed and signed by both you and your child’s physician.

An allergic reaction can be a serious event. Every second counts when recognizing and treating an allergic reaction. In order for the staff at Open Door Christian Schools to provide safe, fast, effective medical care to your child in the event of an emergency we need to have the following forms completed and signed by both you and your child’s physician.