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Follow the link to learn more about influenza from the CDC & NJDOH. Here you will find information in Spanish and English.
To prevent illness wash your hands often and keep your child home when showing signs of illness.
A note from Mrs. Skordinsky, MJS's School Nurse (Please review) 2018-2019
Mandatory School Health Information (Please review) 2018-2019
Attendance Regulations - for a student sick, tardy, or absent
Here is the link to the Flu Basics brochure in English: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/flu/flu_basics_eng.pdf
Here is the link to see the brochure in the other languages: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/flu_other_lan.shtml
A message from Nurse Skordinsky
The Health Office has seen an early start of the cold virus, nasal congestion, sore throats and flu-like symptoms. Please encourage and review with your students the importance of handwashing to help control the spread of illness.
Click on the link to for suggestions from the NJ Department of Education to help remind children When Should You Wash Your Hands?
And view the following links from the CDC and the NJDOH for more information.
English Versions
Handwashing at Home, at Play and Out and About
Handwashing: a Family Activity
Is it a Cold or is it the Flu?
Flu and Your Teen Know the Risks
Spanish Versions
Lavado de manos en casa, en donde jugamos y cuando salimos
El lavado de manos: Una actividad en familia para mantener a los niños y adultos sanos
Other Languages
