Does your child need daily vitamins?

The short answer is some children need daily vitamins, but most do not.  The best way for your child to get the vitamins he or she needs is from food sources.

For more information, see the attached information from Claire McCarthy MD a pediatrician at Boston Children's Hospital.   Kids don't always need vitamins.

Flu Season Continues into the Spring

The flu (influenza) season had a late start this year and continues into Spring.  Hopefully, March will go "out like a lamb" and signal the end of confirmed flu cases in Vermont.

The best way to protect your child and yourself, is to get annual flu shots.  Please talk to your health care provider before the start of next flu season.

Be well and remember to wash your hands 😀

Click on this link to read more about influenza and what you can do to protect your family.
The Flu: Guide for Parents

Some of you may have received this letter in your child's green folder.  This was sent home if your child may have had contact with someone who was diagnosed with the flu.
Flu Notice 3/24/17

Epi-Pen Recall

This week, Mylan announced a recall of some Epi-Pens.  These Epi-Pens were not distributed in the United States, however, I think it best to make sure any Epi-Pens you have at home are safe. 

Note, if your child has an epi-pen at school, I have checked to make sure his or her epi-pen was not affected by the recall.

Click on the link for further information about this recall:  Mylan brand Epi-Pen recall

Fever

Fever is a common symptom when a child is sick.  Here is further information about fevers from Boston Children's Hospital.

https://thriving.childrenshospital.org/parents-fever-guide/

Medication at School

Are children allowed to bring medication to school?

No, for safety reasons children are not allowed to bring medication to school.  This refers to prescription medications, over the counter medications and homeopathic supplements.

The school nurse is responsible for giving all medications to students.  During field trips, the nurse will delegate medication administration to the child's teacher or support staff member.

Parents are responsible for delivering medications to the school nurse.  Some medications must be counted by both the parent and school nurse.


Click here for copy of  the form to be completed by your child's doctor if your child needs to receive prescription medications at school.