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Flu-like symptoms at Kalamazoo school
April 29, 2010 3:51 PM
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) ? Flu-like symptoms were responsible for a number of absences Thursday at Kalamazoo's El Sol Elementary.
Thursday's 'Day of the Child' event was canceled, but school is scheduled to go on as planned on Friday.
School officials say the illness was contained to one classroom, which has been thoroughly cleaned. They are asking that students stay home if they feel flu-like symptoms coming on.
A letter was sent home to parents regarding the absences. A copy of that letter is below.
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April 29, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today we have a high number of students absent due to flu-like symptoms. The symptoms include vomiting and high temperature. The district has been in touch with the Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Community Services (County Health Department) regarding this issue.
In an effort to avoid the flu or any other type of virus, the health department recommends the following precautions:
1. Keep your child home if he/she displays any flu-like symptoms and limit his/her contact with others if he/she is feeling ill; make sure that your child is fever free without medications before returning to school;
2. Please call the school and let us know when your child is sick and describe the symptoms;
3. Teach your child to cover his/her nose and mouth with tissue when coughing and/or sneezing;
4. Have your child wash his/her hands with soap and water; and
5. Have your child avoid touching his/her eyes, nose and mouth.
If you have any questions, you may contact the Kalamazoo County Health Department at 373-5300 or www.kalcounty.com/hcs <http://www.kalcounty.com/hcs> .
We appreciate your cooperation in this important matter. We will also be cancelling our assembly for tomorrow. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Sincerely,
Paul Babladelis
Principal
April 29, 2010 3:51 PM
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) ? Flu-like symptoms were responsible for a number of absences Thursday at Kalamazoo's El Sol Elementary.
Thursday's 'Day of the Child' event was canceled, but school is scheduled to go on as planned on Friday.
School officials say the illness was contained to one classroom, which has been thoroughly cleaned. They are asking that students stay home if they feel flu-like symptoms coming on.
A letter was sent home to parents regarding the absences. A copy of that letter is below.
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April 29, 2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Today we have a high number of students absent due to flu-like symptoms. The symptoms include vomiting and high temperature. The district has been in touch with the Kalamazoo County Department of Health and Community Services (County Health Department) regarding this issue.
In an effort to avoid the flu or any other type of virus, the health department recommends the following precautions:
1. Keep your child home if he/she displays any flu-like symptoms and limit his/her contact with others if he/she is feeling ill; make sure that your child is fever free without medications before returning to school;
2. Please call the school and let us know when your child is sick and describe the symptoms;
3. Teach your child to cover his/her nose and mouth with tissue when coughing and/or sneezing;
4. Have your child wash his/her hands with soap and water; and
5. Have your child avoid touching his/her eyes, nose and mouth.
If you have any questions, you may contact the Kalamazoo County Health Department at 373-5300 or www.kalcounty.com/hcs <http://www.kalcounty.com/hcs> .
We appreciate your cooperation in this important matter. We will also be cancelling our assembly for tomorrow. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
Sincerely,
Paul Babladelis
Principal
