{"id":3009,"date":"2019-03-27T11:46:56","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T15:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/?p=3009"},"modified":"2019-09-16T16:11:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T20:11:05","slug":"flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/2019\/03\/27\/flu\/","title":{"rendered":"Influenza in the class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/students-first.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3010\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/students-first.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/students-first.jpg 448w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/students-first-300x50.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><b>Parent Letter re: Influenza<\/b><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Parents,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student in your child\u2019s classroom has been diagnosed with <\/span><b>influenza. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influenza is a disease caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract, and is commonly called \u201cthe flu\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms usually appear within 2 to 4 days after being infected and include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever (usually 100.5 F to 103.5 F in adults and often even higher in children)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny or stuffy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache and muscle aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colds and influenza are the most contagious during the first 48 hours.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b>A child who has a fever should remain at home until they are \u201cfever free\u201d for a minimum of 24 hours without any fever reducing medications.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0If your child is having any of these symptoms, \u00a0please contact your healthcare provider. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention of the flu can occur by receiving the flu vaccine yearly from your healthcare provider. \u00a0In addition, teach your children good hygiene habits such as washing hands frequently, covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, \u00a0and avoiding close contact with people who are sick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any additional questions, please contact your healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely, <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dearborn School Nurses<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/OCR.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/OCR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/OCR.jpg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2019\/03\/OCR-300x72.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1>Fact Sheet: Flu (Influenza)<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>What is influenza? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a disease caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract, and is commonly called \u201cthe flu\u201d. Compared with most other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, influenza infection often causes a more severe illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What is the treatment?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get plenty of rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration (i.e., water, juice, and tea).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take non-aspirin medication for fever and body aches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How is it prevented?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to prevent influenza is to be vaccinated against it. \u00a0The influenza vaccine is made from inactivated (killed) influenza viruses each flu season; the vaccine will boost the immune system\u2019s ability to fight various flu viruses. \u00a0There is also a flu vaccine available as a nasal spray which is a weakened form of the live virus. Sometimes, an unpredicted new strain may appear after the vaccine has been made and distributed. Even if someone does become infected with the new strain of influenza, the disease symptoms may be milder because the vaccine may provide some protection. \u00a0You cannot get the flu from the flu vaccine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Additional prevention measures:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wash hands frequently, especially after coughing, sneezing and handling used tissues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid close contact with those who have cold or flu-like symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After contact with a person who is ill, wash your hands and keep your fingers away from your eyes, nose, and mouth to prevent the spread of the virus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost your immune system by eating a healthy diet, and getting regular physical activity and plenty of rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What are the symptoms?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms usually appear within 2 to 4 days after being infected and include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever (usually 100.5 F to 103.5 F in adults and often even higher in children)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runny or stuffy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache and muscle aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people who get the flu recover completely in 1 to 2 weeks, but some people develop serious and potentially life threatening medical complications, such as pneumonia. \u00a0Flu-related complications can occur at any age; however, the elderly, people with chronic health problems, pregnant women and young children are much more likely to develop serious complications after influenza infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How is it spread?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viruses that cause flu are spread by direct contact with respiratory droplets (i.e., coughing and sneezing). Flu viruses enter the body through the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose or mouth. Those at highest risk for infection live in densely populated areas, are in crowded living situations, or attend school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fact sheet is for information only and is not meant to be used for self -diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control &amp; Prevention at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.cdc.gov<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0631\u0633\u0627\u0644\u0629 \u0623\u0648\u0644\u064a\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0645\u0648\u0631: \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0646\u0641\u0644\u0648\u0646\u0632\u0627 <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u0623\u0648\u0644\u064a\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0645\u0648\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0643\u0631\u0627\u0645\u060c 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Influenza is a disease caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract, and is commonly called \u201cthe flu\u201d. Symptoms usually appear within 2 to 4 days after being infected and include: Fever (usually 100.5 F to 103.5&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/2019\/03\/27\/flu\/\">Read more: Influenza in the class<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":350,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-previous-years-posts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/350"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3009"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3012,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3009\/revisions\/3012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/liepeb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}