Sunday, April 30, 2017

Be Tick Smart




Spring is finally here. Flowers are starting to bloom and ticks are active.
The tick in the picture on the right, was removed from a UMS student before the April break.

Tick information materials have been ordered from the Vermont Department of Health. I will send home these cards and booklets as soon as they are available.

Here is a link to resources about ticks and tick borne diseases:  Information about Ticks

Friday, April 7, 2017

Ventolin (Albuterol) HFA Inhaler Recall

GlaxoSmithKline has issued a voluntary recall for some Ventolin (albuterol) HFA inhalers as a precaution.  Due to leaking, the inhaler may contain fewer doses than is indicated on the dose counter.

The three lots affected are:
  • 6ZP0003     
  • 6ZP9944
  • 6ZP9848
For specific information about what to do if your child's inhaler is part of the recall, click on this link from the AAFA (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America).
GSK voluntary recall of ventolin (albuterol) HFA inhalers

If your child has this brand inhaler at school, I will check the lot number and notify you if it is part of the recall.

Sunday, April 2, 2017

Recall of Epi-Pens in United States

The latest recall by Mylan includes Epi-Pens distributed in the United States.


Please check any Epi-Pens you have at home.  I will check all Epi-Pens at school and notify you if your child's Epi-Pen is affected by this recall.

See the link for specific information about the lot numbers and expiration dates.

Recall of Epi-Pens in US

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