Here's a great flyer from Cone Health on 9 Ways to Beat those seasonal allergies!!

Find more info about Tick Checks, Tick Disease Prevention and more all right HERE. Link is to Mass.gov "Tick borne disease prevention." https://www.mass.gov/info-details/tick-borne-disease-prevention

Here's a great link for "Seasonal Allergies in Children."

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CDC Health Alert Network issued a statement on March 7, 2025 to inform the public about a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, which has reported a total of 208 cases.  As warmer weather encourages travel, you should be aware to take necessary precautions.

How can you safeguard yourself?

Ensure that you are vaccinated against Measles. 

Find more info about Measles (Rubeola) or MMR vaccines here.

Here's a great online article from Children's National on Advice From the School Nurse: Health Tips Every Parent Needs to Know.

Hi Shay & Cashman families!

We have some exciting news!  A dental clinic will be arriving at both Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary and Cashman Elementary schools.

As of this coming Monday, 1/27/25, the Dental Clinic will be delivering packets to the schools. Please be on the lookout! In the interim, feel free to check out their website below!

https://polishedteeth.com/

Cold Air and Asthma = Winter Asthma

As our first winter break comes to a close, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of holidays, school, sports, work, and everything in between. Since it's International Quality of Life Awareness Month, remember to take a moment for yourself to relax and recharge.

"International Quality of Life Month-January 2025 " National Today, 3 January 2025, https://nationaltoday.com/international-quality-of-life-month/#how-to. 

The Massachusetts State Public Health Lab has seen a rise in Mycoplasma Pneumonia, or what has commonly been known as "walking pneumonia." 

What can you do??

1. Promote and practice good hand hygiene.
2. Cover your mouth when sneezing and/or coughing.

See the attached document from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

MA Department of Health Respiratory Advisory