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By December 31, 2008, inhalers, as we know them now, will not be available to the consumer public and will be replaced by a different type. They will be safe and just as effective as the current ones, although kids may find that the new inhalers taste differently and may not "feel" the same. These new inhalers, called "HFA inhalers" do not contain ozone-depleting chemicals found in the ones we have now. Also, be aware that your pharmacy won't be able to simply substitute the new inhalers...your child's doctor will need to write a new prescription. The American Lung Association offers parents a seven step checklist to ensure a safe and healthy school year for children who suffer from , sometimes, debilitating asmatic-type diseases. 1. Schedule Asthma Check-up Doctor's Appointment: Even if your child's asthma is well managed, a check-up is critical to ensure that your child's asthma continues to be effectively maintained...it's also a good time to evaluate the medications and physical activity restrictions. 2. Confirm Medicines Are Up-to-Date and Fill Prescriptions: Make sure child's meds are up to date and filled with recent NEW prescriptions, for home and school. 3. Know About Prescription Assistance Services: No one should have to do without their asthma medications be- cause of financial need. Two organizations are available to help. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance can be reached by calling 1-888-4PPA-NOW. Rx Outreach also provides information on their website: www.rxoutreach.com 4. Asthma Action Plan: All students with asthma should have a written plan, detailing personal information about the individual's symptoms, medication, any physical limitations and provides specific in- formation about what to do if an asthma attack does not improve with prescribed meds. 5. Visit Your Child's School Nurse and Teachers: You can discuss with them what seems to trigger attacks and what to look for during an attack. 6. Advocate Your Child: It's important to know whether your child's school allows the student to carry and admin- ister their own asthma medication. Some schools require the student to carry a note from his/her doctor in order to administer independantly. Learn what steps need to be taken to have your child carry and use their inhaler, if recommended by their doctor. 7. Know Your School's Asthma Emergency Plan: Ensure that your child's school knows how to get ahold of you in case of emergency. Parents are welcomed to ask about how astma attacks have been dealt with in the past. You should ask if everyone has been adequately trained. For additional info on asthma and children, visit www.lungusa.org or call 1-800-LUNG-USA Thanks, Nurse Gail
Background Information on Head Lice Head Lice infests people regardless of status and personal hygiene. Most cross from one person's hair to the next person who gets close. That's why small children are the primary carriers. They congregate more and play closely. Lice are reddish-brown wingless insects, lice eggs (nits) are small, grayish oval-shaped and are glued at an angle to the side of the hair shaft; they are easiest to see in a bright light. Lice are human parasites and live only on the human head. They lay their eggs on the hair within 1/2 inch of the scalp and need a warm place to hatch such as the nape of the neck, above and behind the ears and down the center pan line. Head Lice Prevention Check your children once a week, teach them to not share combs, hats, sporting equipment and headphones. Keep long hair up in a bun or ponytail. And use our "Rosemary "Repel® 4-tiered system, studies have shown that lice avoid herbs such as rosemary, citronella and geranium, lavender and tea tree - all ingredients found in our Rosemary Repel® Hair Care system. Safe to use every day for the entire family. Local suppliers of Fairy Tales:
1. The Image(formerly Chloe's Hair Design) 1826 Morganton Rd. Call Angie Presley 389-0503(tell her Gail McConnell sent you)
2.Designer's Touch 1737 W. Broadway Ave. 379-2200 http://www.fairytaleshaircare.com/
Is Your Child Too Sick For School?? Please do not send your child to school if any of these symptoms or signs present in the previous 24 hours: · Elevated temperature (100º or greater) · Acute cold, sore throat or persistent cough · Vomiting, nausea or abdominal pain · Repeated diarrhea · Purulent discharge (anything other than clear discharge) from the nose or eyes resulting from a contagious condition · Red, inflamed or discharging eyes (conjunctivitis) · Suspected scabies, impetigo, acute skin rashes or eruptions, any skin lesion in the weeping stage, head lice or any other infectious childhood condition There will be times when it is too difficult to tell when your child is too ill to go to school. Sometimes there is worry that he or she will miss important schoolwork, or perfect attendance. Like adults, children have different tolerances for discomfort and illness. Even with the common cold, some are able to function fine while others are miserable. If your child is coughing continuously, he or she won’t be able to concentrate and will disrupt, and possibly expose others in the class.
To find out more health observances throughout the year, please visit http://www.healthfinder.gov/library/nho/nho.asp#m4.
Hands only CPR http://handsonlycpr.eisenberginc.com/
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