New Hope
Elementary School
Seasonal Health Issues
Many Health Complaints are Related to Seasonal Changes!
These are the Main Health Issues Seen in the Clinic through the Seasons:
August - October
- Bug Bites,
- Skin rashes
- Seasonal Allergies
- Colds / Sinus Infections
- After School Play and Sports Injuries
These top the list during late summer and early fall!
Make sure your child receives the proper oral or topical medication / bandaging before coming to school so they will be comfortable and ready to learn!
The Clinic does not carry medication to treat allergies, rashes and bug bites or after school play/sports injuries!
Student who have severe asthma or other severe allergies are allowed to carry inhalers and EpiPens on their persons.
A Permission to Self-Administer Medicine form is required (see link below).
However, it is recommended that a backup inhaler or EpiPen be kept in the Clinic for emergencies.
November - April
These are the busiest months for the clinic!
- Colds / Flu
- Sinus / Ear Infections
- Stomach aches / Headaches
- Vomiting / Fevers / Diarrhea
- Head Lice
- Seasonal Allergies (beginning again in March)
Please review the 'Is My Child Too Sick to Come to School?' Link Below:
May to End of School
The problems seen during this time are:
- On-Going Seasonal Allergies
- Sinus Infections
- Headaches
- Bug Bites / Skin Rashes
- After School Play and Sports Injuries
- Sun Burns
Make sure your child receives the proper oral or topical medication / bandaging before coming to school so they will be comfortable and ready to learn!
The Clinic does not carry medication to treat allergies, rashes and bug bites or after school play/sports injuries!