School Nurse
School Nurse
School Nurse
Dana Kraft
(847) 472-3622
Flu
Serious respiratory illnesses like influenza (FLU) are spread by coughing, sneezing and unclean hands. Flu spreads easily in crowded places, such as school, where people are in close contact.
Flu Symptoms:
- Fever/chills
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Muscle aches
- Coughing
- Feeling tired and weak
If your child displays any of the above symptoms, please keep them home and have them do the following:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Wash hands often with soap and water
- Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
- Take Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to relieve fever and discomfort, as allowed by doctor
- Check temperature, and if above 100.0 degrees, please stay home and rest
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA
Please click here to learn more about asthma action plans in CCSD59.
Medication at School
State guidelines require any student taking a prescription or over the counter drugs (aspirin, Tylenol, cough syrups, antihistamines, etc.) at school must have a Medications Guidelines form signed by his/her doctor. Verbal permission from parents will not be allowed, nor will parents’ notes. These forms are available in the nurse’s office and should be returned there upon completion by the doctor. Students needing to take antibiotics at school will also need a doctor’s note. Obtain these from your doctor when he/she gives you the prescription. If you have any questions, please call the school nurse.
Vision Testing
Vision testing is completed at school. Referral letters are sent home for students that did not pass the screening. If your child currently wears glasses, they are not screened. For these students we would request a vision exam report for our records on your next visit to the optometrist. Please return the form to the school nurse when completed.
School Nurse
Dana Kraft
(847) 472-3622
Flu
Serious respiratory illnesses like influenza (FLU) are spread by coughing, sneezing and unclean hands. Flu spreads easily in crowded places, such as school, where people are in close contact.
Flu Symptoms:
- Fever/chills
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Muscle aches
- Coughing
- Feeling tired and weak
If your child displays any of the above symptoms, please keep them home and have them do the following:
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Wash hands often with soap and water
- Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
- Take Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen to relieve fever and discomfort, as allowed by doctor
- Check temperature, and if above 100.0 degrees, please stay home and rest
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH ASTHMA
Please click here to learn more about asthma action plans in CCSD59.
Medication at School
State guidelines require any student taking a prescription or over the counter drugs (aspirin, Tylenol, cough syrups, antihistamines, etc.) at school must have a Medications Guidelines form signed by his/her doctor. Verbal permission from parents will not be allowed, nor will parents’ notes. These forms are available in the nurse’s office and should be returned there upon completion by the doctor. Students needing to take antibiotics at school will also need a doctor’s note. Obtain these from your doctor when he/she gives you the prescription. If you have any questions, please call the school nurse.
Vision Testing
Vision testing is completed at school. Referral letters are sent home for students that did not pass the screening. If your child currently wears glasses, they are not screened. For these students we would request a vision exam report for our records on your next visit to the optometrist. Please return the form to the school nurse when completed.
