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Allergic Reaction Epi-Pen Form (pdf)
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Swine Flu Letter from Dr. Hayes and the Department of Education of Union County
Head Lice Information:
Head Lice Information Sheet
Parents are urged to periodically check their children for head lice
What are LICE?
- Head lice are crawling insects. They do not hop, jump, or fly.
- Head lice have six legs equipped with claws to grasp the hair.
- Head lice need human blood in order to survive (they cannot live on family pets).
- Head lice can live for up to 24 hours without the human host.
- Head lice are clear when first hatched, then quickly develop a reddish brown color after feeding.
- Head lice can live for up to 30 days on a human host and the female louse can lay up to 100 nits (eggs).
- Head lice are spread by direct contact (sharing of hats, scarves, brushes, etc).
What are NITS?
- Nits are eggs laid by live female lice. You cannot catch “nits”.
- Nits are small yellowish or grayish-white oval shaped eggs that are “glued” on an angle to the hair shaft.
- Nits are always the same shape; they are not irregular or fuzzy.
- Once laid, it takes 7 to 10 days for a nit to hatch, and another 7 to 10 days for the female louse to mature and begin laying her own eggs.
- ALL nits must be removed to control head lice.
How do I get rid of head lice?
- All persons in the household should be examined for the presence of lice and/or nits. If lice and/or nits are detected all infected persons should undergo treatment with an anti-lice shampoo.
- Several non-prescription treatments are on the market to treat head lice and their eggs. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist for their recommendation.
- Before using any lice shampoo, read and follow all of the directions printed on the label. Most head lice treatments require an additional treatment in 7 to 10 days.
- Lice shampoos do not remove the nits. There are special combs available to aid in removal of nits. You may also separate hair into sections to assist in manual removal of nits.
- Relatives and close contacts outside the school should be notified so they can take proper action.
- Wash all clothing, towels, and bed linens on hot cycle (desired temperature 130 degrees Fahrenheit). Then dry on hot cycle for at least 20 minutes.
- Items such as stuffed animals, headphones, and hats that are not machine washable must be stored in a tightly sealed plastic bag for at least two weeks.
- Vacuum all carpets, upholstery, mattresses, and car seats.
- Combs, brushes, hair clips, etc., should be soaked in hot water (at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit) for at least ten minutes.
When can my child return to school?
Your child must be accompanied by a parent or representative upon return to school. The school nurse will check the student for evidence of lice/nits. For a student to be readmitted, they must be nit free. After readmission to school, your child will be rechecked in one week.
Important Information about Lyme Disease:
What you should know about...
Lyme Disease
What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial disease transmitted to humans via a tick bite. Within 1 to 2 weeks after being infected, a "bull's-eye" rash can develop at the tick bite site accompanied by fever, headache, and muscle or joint pain. Some people may have Lyme disease and not have any early symptoms. However, others can have a fever and other "flu-like" symptoms without a rash.
Who gets Lyme disease?
Anyone who is bitten by a tick carrying the bacteria can get Lyme disease. Proper removal of a biting tick from the skin within 48 hours of being bitten can reduce the risk of disease transmission.
How is Lyme disease spread?
The spirochete which causes Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick, which is a "vector" for the disease. The principal vector of Lyme disease in New Jersey is the deer tick, also called the black-legged tick. Immature ticks become infected by feeding on infected white-footed mice and other small mammals, such as deer and meadow voles.
What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?
Within days to weeks following a tick bite, 60-80% of persons becoming infected will have a red, slowly expanding "bull's-eye" rash, accompanied by general tiredness, fever, headache, stiff neck, muscle aches, and joint pain. If untreated, weeks to months later, some people may develop arthritis, including intermittent episodes of swelling and pain in the large joints. Other symptoms may include neurologic abnormalities, inflammation of the brain, and rarely, cardiac problems.
What is the treatment for Lyme disease?
Antibiotic therapy for 3-4 weeks is generally effective in early Lyme disease. Later disease manifestations may require intravenous antibiotic therapy for 4 or more weeks.
How long is an infected person infectious to others?
Lyme disease is spread only by the bite of an infected tick. Infected individuals cannot spread the disease to other people.
How can Lyme disease by prevented?
Avoid wooded areas with dense shrubs and leaf litter.
Make your yard less attractive to ticks: mow lawns and prune trees.
Wear solid light colored clothing with pants tucked into socks. This will help prevent a tick from attaching to your skin and will also make sighting a tick easier.
Use insect repellents on yourself and your pets. Two types of repellents that are effective for ticks are those containing DEET for use on clothes and exposed skin, and permethrin for use on clothes only.
Examine yourself frequently while in tick-infected areas.
Perform a full-body exam on yourself, children and pets after leaving tick habitat.
Remove attached ticks promptly. Apply steady outward pressure. Do not use petroleum jelly, noxious chemicals, or hot objects to remove ticks. Improper removal can increase the chances of infection.