As the colder months approach, we enter the peak season for colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses. The District’s Local Board of Health recently notified the towns they serve that there is a higher rate of illness than usual across the Commonwealth at this time of year. In an effort to educate and support families, Nashoba’s Health and Wellness Department is reaching out with reminders about how to reduce your risk of contracting and spreading illness during winter and the respiratory illness season!
Key Points to Prevent Illness
Hygiene Practices
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before eating.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching your face.
Use hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available.
Stay home if you're sick.
Vaccination:
Get vaccinated against common viruses like influenza, Covid, pertussis, and RSV.
Additionally, Nashoba has COVID tests for home use available at each of our schools. If you are looking to have access to at-home tests, please reach out to the Main Office at your school.
To learn more about illnesses that are common during this time of year, please see the following links: Common Respiratory Illness, Strep Throat, and Mycoplasma Pneumoniae. If you have additional questions, check out our resources, or reach out to your child’s School Nurse.