Recent ActivityInstructor: Nurse Kay Beauchamp
Welcome to the Health Center website!
I hope you find the pages in my site useful in providing nursing information. Some of the pages will be updated on a regular basis, and some will be changed only rarely. It is my goal to make this a communication tool for your use. I will do my best to keep it current.
Kay Beauchamp, RN, BSN
ANLC School Nurse
480-484-7511
Fax: 480-484-7501
kbeauchamp@susd.org
I hope you find the pages in my site useful in providing nursing information. Some of the pages will be updated on a regular basis, and some will be changed only rarely. It is my goal to make this a communication tool for your use. I will do my best to keep it current.
Please be aware that HEADLICE are an ongoing concern and check your children frequently, especially if they are itching!! See the Lice link for further information about detection and treatment or call me.
PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN WITH FEVER,
VOMITING or DIARRHEA
H O M E!
VOMITING or DIARRHEA
H O M E!
Aspirin or aspirin-containing products (e.g. bismuth subsalicylate – Pepto Bismol) should not be administered to any student with a confirmed or suspected illness of influenza virus infection aged 18 years old and younger due to the risk of Reyes syndrome. For relief of fever, other anti-pyretic medications are recommended such as acetaminophen or non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Check ingredient labels on over-the-counter cold and flu medications to see if they contain aspirin.
- Teenagers with the flu can take medicines without aspirin, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®, Nuprin®), to relieve symptoms.
- Children younger than 4 years of age should not be given over-the-counter cold medications without first speaking with a healthcare provider.
All Families: If your child receives a vaccination please bring a copy of the shot record or a receipt listing the vaccine to me so the health record can be updated.
6th grade parents-your student will need a TDAP and MCV shot within two weeks of turning 11years old when they are 6th graders. The state has changed it's policies and these shots may now be given prior to 11 years but no earlier than 10 years old so ask your doctor at your next office visit. Please show proof of TDAP and MCV shots ASAP after your child's 11th birthday. All students must also show proof of at least one Varicella vaccine or a signed statement that the student has had Chickenpox.
PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COLDS OR FLU:
6th grade parents-your student will need a TDAP and MCV shot within two weeks of turning 11years old when they are 6th graders. The state has changed it's policies and these shots may now be given prior to 11 years but no earlier than 10 years old so ask your doctor at your next office visit. Please show proof of TDAP and MCV shots ASAP after your child's 11th birthday. All students must also show proof of at least one Varicella vaccine or a signed statement that the student has had Chickenpox.
PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF COLDS OR FLU:
Avoid close contact.Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
Stay home when you are sick.If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
Cover your mouth and nose.Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
Clean your hands.Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
Kay Beauchamp, RN, BSN
ANLC School Nurse
480-484-7511
Fax: 480-484-7501
kbeauchamp@susd.org
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