Notes from the Nurse​​

Dental Requirements​​

• All students entering 6th grade are required to have a current dental examination
• Dental examination forms are due by May 15th of the year the student is enrolled in 6th grade
• A current examination is one that was completed within 18 months of May 15th of student's 6th grade year

Dental Form

 Flu​

• Signs and symptoms: fever, chills and sweats, body aches, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion
• Prevention: flu shot, washing hands frequently, getting plenty of rest, increase fruit and vegetable intake, be sure to drink plenty of water

Vaping​

• According IDPH, "three young people who experienced severe breathing problems after vaping." 
• They further stated "11 confirmed and seven suspected cases of severe pulmonary disease among adolescents, some of whom had to be intubated, who reported vaping."
• http://www.dph.illinois.gov/news/illinois-department-public-health-warns-hospitalizations-potentially-tied-vaping