Respiratory Illnesses Are on The Rise Across Vermont

Dear CES Families, 

The Vermont Department of Health is reporting that flu activity has moved up to "Moderate" across the state, I wanted to share a quick update on how we are keeping our schools safe and what you can do at home to help.

Right now, about 28% of people in Lamoille County have gotten their flu shots this season. While that’s a good start, it means more than half of our community is still unprotected as the flu continues to spread.

In our schools we encourage: 

• Regularly cleaning of desks, doorknobs, and shared equipment. 
• Making sure tissues and no touch trash cans are easy to find in every classroom. 
• Reminding students to wash their hands with soap and water and to avoid sharing snacks or drinks. 

How You Can Help: 
The best way to keep students in the classroom

• If you or your kids haven't been vaccinated yet, now is the time! Vaccination is the best way to prevent serious illness and keep our local hospitals from getting overwhelmed. 
• Remind your kids to try not to touch their eyes, nose, or mouth. 
• If anyone in the house is feeling under the weather (100.4F or higher), please stay home until symptoms improve. Stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without medication and able to participate in school activities. 

By working together, we can keep everyone at CES healthy! 

Thank you for your support, 
Nurse Sarah