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

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.

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

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/