Dear Parent/Guardian,
Our goal at your child's school is to provide a safe and healthy learning environment. Please help us by keeping your student home if the following symptoms are noted: cold symptoms including watery discharge from the nose and eyes, diarrhea, oozing sores on the skin or any open wound, pink eye, nausea or vomiting, any bacteria infection if not on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours, skin rash, fever, or earache.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is on the rise in our county. Pertussis, or whooping cough is a contagious disease characterized by cold symptoms such as runny nose and an irritating cough. Pertussis can be life-threatening in small children. In previously immunized teenagers and adults it frequently presents as a very persistent and sometimes severe cough that lasts for weeks; it may also present as a very mild cough that may be mistaken as a viral respiratory illness.
The Medical Director for the Utah County Health Department, Dr. David Flinders, notes that “Regardless of the cough, intensity, pertussis can be spread to others, including unimmunized infants, who are at such high risk. Since this can be life-threatening in small children, it is very important for those experiencing symptoms to go to their healthcare provider to be diagnosed and receive treatment.”
Please make sure your family’s vaccinations are up-to-date. Protection against pertussis from the childhood vaccine, DTaP, decreases over time. Older children and adults, including pregnant women, should get a pertussis booster shot called “Tdap” to help protect themselves and babies near or around them. If you need Tdap, or if you have any specific questions regarding this matter, please contact your primary care provider or go to the Utah County Health Department.
Utah County Health Department Clinics
Provo - 151 S University Ave
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM- 4:30 PM
American Fork – 599 S. 500 E. #2
by appointment, call Provo clinic at (801) 851-7025) Walk Ins Welcome
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Our goal at your child's school is to provide a safe and healthy learning environment. Please help us by keeping your student home if the following symptoms are noted: cold symptoms including watery discharge from the nose and eyes, diarrhea, oozing sores on the skin or any open wound, pink eye, nausea or vomiting, any bacteria infection if not on an antibiotic for at least 24 hours, skin rash, fever, or earache.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is on the rise in our county. Pertussis, or whooping cough is a contagious disease characterized by cold symptoms such as runny nose and an irritating cough. Pertussis can be life-threatening in small children. In previously immunized teenagers and adults it frequently presents as a very persistent and sometimes severe cough that lasts for weeks; it may also present as a very mild cough that may be mistaken as a viral respiratory illness.
The Medical Director for the Utah County Health Department, Dr. David Flinders, notes that “Regardless of the cough, intensity, pertussis can be spread to others, including unimmunized infants, who are at such high risk. Since this can be life-threatening in small children, it is very important for those experiencing symptoms to go to their healthcare provider to be diagnosed and receive treatment.”
Please make sure your family’s vaccinations are up-to-date. Protection against pertussis from the childhood vaccine, DTaP, decreases over time. Older children and adults, including pregnant women, should get a pertussis booster shot called “Tdap” to help protect themselves and babies near or around them. If you need Tdap, or if you have any specific questions regarding this matter, please contact your primary care provider or go to the Utah County Health Department.
Utah County Health Department Clinics
Provo - 151 S University Ave
Monday, Tuesday, Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM- 4:30 PM
American Fork – 599 S. 500 E. #2
by appointment, call Provo clinic at (801) 851-7025) Walk Ins Welcome
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone can get infected and sick with this virus. You can get norovirus from:
· Having direct contact with an infected person
· Consuming Contaminated food or water
· Touching contaminated surfaces then putting your unwashed hands in your mouth
The most common symptoms are:
· Diarrhea
· Vomiting
· Nausea
· Stomach pain
To Protect yourself and others from norovirus:
· Wash your hands often
· Rinse fruits and vegetables
· Cook shellfish thoroughly
· Stay home when sick and for three days after symptoms stop
· Avoid preparing food for others when sick and for three days after symptoms stop
· The department of health asked parents of children who had become sick to not send their children to school until three days (72 hours) after symptoms of the virus have ended.
If you have any specific questions please contact the Utah County Health Department or your primary health provider.
References:
Retrieved from: hthttps://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/tps://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/
· Having direct contact with an infected person
· Consuming Contaminated food or water
· Touching contaminated surfaces then putting your unwashed hands in your mouth
The most common symptoms are:
· Diarrhea
· Vomiting
· Nausea
· Stomach pain
To Protect yourself and others from norovirus:
· Wash your hands often
· Rinse fruits and vegetables
· Cook shellfish thoroughly
· Stay home when sick and for three days after symptoms stop
· Avoid preparing food for others when sick and for three days after symptoms stop
· The department of health asked parents of children who had become sick to not send their children to school until three days (72 hours) after symptoms of the virus have ended.
If you have any specific questions please contact the Utah County Health Department or your primary health provider.
References:
Retrieved from: hthttps://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/tps://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/