Health & Safety Tips

Communicable Illness/Childhood Immunizations

Seasonal Influenza Information (September, 2018)

• The Flu:  What to Do If You Get Sick
   
• Frequently-Asked Questions about the 2018-19 Flu Season
   
• Flu Facts from Cook County Department of Public Health
   

• CDC's "The Flu: A Guide for Parents"

• Is it a cold or is it the flu? Find out more.

• Preventing the Flu: Resources for Parents and Child Caregivers. The American Academy of Pediatrics presents current information.

• District 64 Communicable Disease Planning overview (last updated February 10, 2015) 
  Includes ongoing procedures, suspected outbreak protocol, actual outbreak protocol

Meningitis

• Meningitis facts from the American Academy of Pediatrics
   
• What you should know about meningitis vaccination

Lyme Disease 

• Find out how to protect your family from tick bites and Lyme disease.

Chicken Pox

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Chicken Pox

Pertussis

• What is pertussis or "whooping cough"?

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Pertussis

• Coughs are a common childhood symptom. Learn about the varied causes here.

Measles

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC) measles website

• Information for parents about measles

Viral Gastroenteritis

• Surviving the Stomach Bug: Truths and Tips

Immunizations

• Vaccines for your Children (CDC)

• Immunization information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

• Why Vaccinate Infants?

Safety and Wellness

General Safety

• An Ounce of Prevention...Tips for keeping germs away in your home

• CPR/AED training video is available for viewing on the Illinois High School Association's website. View here

• Easy tips to fit a bike helmet and where to buy low-cost helmets and have them custom-fitted locally from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

• Do you know what the Thor Guard lightning horn means? Find out here

Concussions

• Heads Up! Comprehensive information about preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion

• Information from the CDC regarding Baseline Testing for Young Athletes

• Concussions - Learn more about signs, symptoms and prevention.

Insect/Bug Bites

• Mosquito bites: symptoms, treatment, and when to call your healthcare provider
   
• Learn more about bee/yellow jacket stings.

Food Allergies

• Information about Common Food Allergens and Food Sensitivities

• Get an overview of food allergies by visiting the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI) website.

Grief Issues

• Helping your child cope: Resources are available here.

• Rainbow Hospice - When Your Child Faces Grief: Information for Concerned Parents

Head Lice

• District 64 Head Lice Brochure for parents

• General information about head lice

• CDC Head Lice information for parents

Nutrition and Physical Fitness

• Make healthy choices as the weather turns cooler at MyPlate.gov.
   
• Learn more about nutrition for school-aged children.
   
• Nutrition information for preschoolers
   
• Nutrition for children with food allergies
   

• Tips on how to get your kids more active outdoors

• Learn about the basics of healthy weight.

• Practical ways to reduce screen time

• What kids drink can affect nutrition. More on sports and energy drinks here

• Other wellness resources for students and parents