To help keep all of us healthier throughout the school year, we need to teach our students the importance of good hand-washing and the use of antibacterial hand-gel.

“Studies reveal that school-wide hand-washing programs can make a difference in the health of students and staff and, as a result, improve school attendance.”

See article link for more information: www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin431.shtml

“An ounce of Prevention – Keep the Germs Away.”
This program contains information on Handwashing, Cleaning, Foods, Immunizations, Antibiotics, Pets, Wild Animals, Links and other Materials: www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention/

www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/flu_eng_123.pdf

www.sayboototheflu.com/

www.cdc.gov/flu/school/index.htm

February is Children's Dental Health Month and we will be discussing the importance of good dental care in the prevention and treatment of dental health problems. See the American Dental Association website for information about Children's Dental Health.
www.ada.org