Pickerington Local School District's School Nurses
Pickerington, OH
Joined October 2015
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As we head back to school, some kids struggle with anxious feelings. And kids who are feeling anxious often try to avoid what’s making them anxious. Help your child feel less nervous about going back to school with eight easy suggestions. kidsmentalhealthfoundation.o…
Pumpkin carving safety tips!
-Allow your child to draw a face with markers, then have an adult do the cutting.
-Paint your pumpkins instead.
-Consider using a flashlight or glow stick to light your pumpkin.
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One of the most important talks you can have with your kids is the benefits of healthy eating. Healthy foods give us:
🤸🏽♀️Energy to run and play.
💪🏽Strong bones and teeth!
👏🏽Can help prevent illness.
#NationalNutritionMonth
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#DYK? Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is often confused with the flu. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, and upset stomach. If you suspect you might have #COpoisoning, go outdoors and get medical care immediately. Learn more: bit.ly/3YcbUIJ #CDCEHblog
ALT A graphic titled "Possible Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning" with icons representing headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion. Text also says, "Not everyone will have all of these symptoms."
Kids get sick from carbon monoxide faster. Learn more from @healthychildren about #COSafety:
bit.ly/2gD0OIk
Teach everyone in your house to never ignore a beeping carbon monoxide alarm. If the alarm goes off:
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Get out of the house right away
📞 Call 911
#COSafety
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With lots of snow on the ground and school cancelled for many, you might be planning to head outside and play! Parents: Check out these warning signs of frostbite and the do's and don'ts of treatment: bit.ly/32I1Tfb #ParentingTips #Frostbite #SnowDay
On January 4th, the school nurses met with Jared Buerger to learn about @akidagain. This organization provides cost-free adventures for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
To learn more about this program and how to enroll your child, you can visit their website at akidagain.org/
Ever heard of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Care Center? It offers health care services to our students, and it will be @TussingPLSD on 1/11! NationwideChildrens.org/Mobi…
Holiday Safety with Children:
❄️Decorating for the holidays should be a fun activity for all. Keep these safety tips in mind before you decorate to make sure everyone stays healthy and safe!
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Doctor, Urgent Care or Emergency Room? From fevers to broken bones, find out where to seek help for your child. Visit our website to find the Nationwide Children's location nearest to you: bit.ly/3FiSsAR
Almost half of all kids are #pickyeaters. If you’re picky eater is struggling to eat a healthy diet, try these tips:
-Try new foods when they’re hungry
-Make new foods part of the daily routine
-Don’t give up after one try, it may take multiple tries for them to like a new food
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Measles outbreaks have been on the rise in Columbus among unvaccinated individuals.
Parents: Find out what you need to know about measles and how you can keep your child safe: bit.ly/3UOw3ma #Measles
Image Credit: @ColumbusHealth
It is important to know when to keep your child home from school when they are feeling sick, especially during cold and flu season. See attached information from Nationwide Children's Hospital about when your child should stay home! -->
nationwidechildrens.org/fami…
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Know before you go! See us TOMORROW 11/22 for FREE COVID-19 tests. Testing before gathering is a way to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Test if you're experiencing any symptoms, if you live or have traveled in an area w/high spread or suspect exposure. As always, stay home if sick!
PLSD School Nurses retweeted
In Franklin County, there's been an increase in measles cases. Measles is highly contagious, preventable & can be serious for babies/young children. Parents/guardians should make sure children are up to date on their childhood vaccines, including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vax.
