Springfield Schools Reminds Parents Of Flu Policies

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Public Schools Nurse sent out a letter to all parents reminding them of the district's flu policies.

"It is our district policy that any student who has a fever stays home and can only return to school once he/she is fever/symptom free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine," Dolores Luke, certified school nurse, stated.

Additionally, parents must notify the health office if a child has been diagnosed with the flu.

Luke went on to encourage district students to get the flu vaccine.

A letter went out to district parents earlier in the week letting them know that the Madison Health Department at 28 Walnut St., in Madison has flu vaccines available still for adults and children.

The cost is $25 cash or check and to make an appointment call 973-593-3079 ext. 9.

Luke also offered tips from the CDC, to protect against the flu:

• Get the flu vaccine
• Wash your hands
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze or cough
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay home from school or work if you are sick

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