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9/10/09
Dear Parents,
In an effort to help prevent the spread of flu, Mason Public Schools ask parents to keep sick children at home and do not send them to school.
Children who are sick with flu-like symptoms can be super spreaders of influenza viruses and contribute to many more children and adults becoming ill. Staying home when sick stops the spread of flu and helps the sick child get well.
In particular children should stay home if they have fever and cough or sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, vomiting or diarrhea. Parents should not send their child back to school until the childs fever is gone for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-lowering medications.
Parents can also teach their children to prevent the spread of flu viruses by:
•Avoiding close contact with people who are sick.
•Covering coughs and sneezes with the crook of the elbow or tissue.
•Washing hands often with soap and water, or hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
•Avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth, which can spread germs.
Parents should also consider having their child get a flu shot when it becomes available. For more information about flu, contact the Okfuskee County Health Department.
I do appreciate your help with this matter during this flu season.
Sincerely,
Jerry W. Bogle
Superintendent
Mason Public Schools