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Summer plans usually include some days in the water, in the sun and having fun.  Don’t forget healthy habits like sunscreen and plenty of water for good hydration.  This will go far towards staying well in the summer.  Seasonal allergies are often still acting up through out the summer.  See your care provider for allergy treatment and keep up the prevention of colds (yes, even in summer) by covering coughs and sneezes and good hand-washing.

Summer is a good time to get re-organized for the new school year.  Up-date your child’s health information if their health protocol changes or if there are any new health needs by requesting a new protocol form.  The health protocols are used to provide guidelines for your child’s health and safety at school, especially when there is a possible emergency related to their health needs.  If there are no changes you may renew their protocol by signing the “returning student” statement on the Emergency Contact and Health Information form that is part of the registration paperwork.  Remember, you must complete a new medication form each year when you bring any medication to the school at the beginning of the school year.

Become familiar with the school district’s plans for emergencies and formalize your family emergency plans.  Check out the links on the parent and student pages of the school district web site for emergency preparedness information.   Look for the emergency preparedness fun and games link to Ready.gov.

Martha Covrig, RN, District Nurse, Grants Pass School District #7

Other Resources:

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle

http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/er/dehydration.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle

http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/summer_safety.html?tracking=K_RelatedArticle