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 * Dear Parents, **

Your school nurse came to your child’s classroom today and taught a class on hand washing and preventing the spread of diseases. We had a lot of fun pretending glitter was germs and how to not give our germs to our friends in school. Ask your child, they will be happy to share what they learned!!

Here are a few things you can remind your children at home to help them keep this lesson fresh in their mind:

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 * Wash your hands before you eat, after using the restroom and after touching an animal.
 * Avoid sharing products that touch your mouth such as cups, utensils, toothbrushes or soda containers.
 * Cover your nose when coughing or sneezing. Use a tissue. Wash your hands after also.

These are three simple things you can do to prevent the spread of diseases. **If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, REMEMBER TO FINISH THE ENTIRE MEDICATION EVEN IF YOU FEEL BETTER.**

Please keep your child at home if he/she has a temperature above 100, if he/she has a thick yellow/green nasal discharge or if he/she has had vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours. This will help in preventing the spread of diseases in the classroom.

Remember too, with proper rest, exercise and healthy meals your body is better equipped to fight disease.

I am usually at the school on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you have any questions. XXXXX, our great First Aid Safety Assistant, is here every day. Have a great day!

XX, RN, BSN School Nurse