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Certified School Nurse Teachers at Barrington Public Schools
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Barrington High School
Mrs. Cobb, MEd, BSN, RN, CSNT cobbg@barringtonschools.org Barrington Middle School Mrs. Johnson, MEd, BSN, RN, CSNT johnsonj@barringtonschools.org Hampden Meadows School Ms. McDonald, BSN, RN, SNT mcdonaldm@barringtonschools.org |
Nayatt School
Ms. Collins, MEd, BSN, RN, CSNT, NCSN collinsn@barringtonschools.org Primrose School Mrs. Carlson, MEd, BS, ADN, RN, CSNT carlsonj@barringtonschools.org District Head Nurse/Sowams School Mrs. Flores, MEd, BSN, RN, CSNT, NCSN floresd@barringtonschools.org |
Click on the links below to download School Health Forms specific to grade level
PreK-12th Grade Health Forms 6-8th Grade Health Forms 9-12th Grade Health Forms |
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Health Information for Parents
May 3, 2019 Important Message Regarding Measles Dear Parent/Guardian, The United States is in the middle of its worst measles outbreak since the disease was cleared from the country in 2000. There have not been any measles cases in Rhode Island from this outbreak, but there have been cases in Massachusetts and other nearby places. Most of the people catching measles in these outbreaks are children who have not had the measles vaccine. Receiving the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is the best way to be protected against catching measles. It is important to make sure everyone is protected. A person who has not had the measles vaccine could catch the disease if exposed to a person sick with measles. A person is protected from catching measles if they have had measles infection or have been vaccinated. To make sure your child is protected from measles, the Rhode Island Department of Health recommends you do the following: • Make sure your child has had two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. • Call your child’s primary care provider to schedule a vaccine appointment if needed. • Share updated immunization information with your child’s school nurse. What are the symptoms of measles? Measles starts with a fever that can get very high. Other possible symptoms: • Cough, runny nose, and red eyes • Rash of tiny, red spots that start at the head and spread to the rest of the body Is it serious? For some children, measles can lead to: • Diarrhea • Ear infection • Pneumonia (a serious lung infection) • Lifelong brain damage • Suppressed immune system • Deafness • Death How does measles spread? Measles spreads when a person infected with the measles virus breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Measles is very contagious. You can catch measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been, up to two hours after that person has left the room. You can also catch measles from an infected person even before they have a measles rash. Almost everyone who has not had the MMR vaccine will get measles if they are exposed to the measles virus. RETHINK YOUR DRINK!
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FDA Reports Some E-cigarette Users Are Having Seizures
Most Reports Involving Youth and Young Adults
The U.S. Food and Drug and Administration (FDA) has become aware that some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures, with most reports involving young people.
The FDA and poison control centers receive voluntary adverse experience reports about tobacco products. After examining reports between 2010 and early 2019, the FDA determined that there were 35 reported cases of seizures mentioning use of e-cigarettes within that time frame. Due to the voluntary nature of these case reports, there may be more instances of seizure in e-cigarette users than have been reported.
Seizures have been reported among first-time e-cigarette users and experienced users. In a few situations, e-cigarette users reported a prior history of seizure diagnosis. A few reported cases indicated seizures in association with use of other substances such as marijuana or amphetamines. Seizures have been reported as occurring after a few puffs or up to one day after use. Most of the self-reported data that the FDA has received does not contain any specific brand or sub-brand information about the e-cigarette.
The FDA is seeking more information about seizures following e-cigarette use to identify common risk factors and understand if any e-cigarette product attributes such as nicotine content or formulation may contribute to seizures. If you or someone you know experiences any unexpected health or safety issues with any tobacco product, please report it through the online Safety Reporting Portal.
Rhode Islanders should recognize the wide range of symptoms that may be associated with e-cigarette use. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which has known health effects. Nicotine is highly addictive, and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s. Additionally, nicotine is very dangerous for pregnant women and their developing babies.
Parents, teachers, and other concerned adults should be aware that many youth are using e-cigarettes that closely resemble a USB flash drive, have high levels of nicotine and emissions that are hard to see. Youth and young adult users should also be aware that some e-cigarettes (also called vapes) can contain high levels of nicotine, even as much nicotine as a pack of regular cigarettes. Teens who vape may end up addicted to nicotine faster than teens who smoke. Vapes may be used more frequently because they are easier to hide and may expose users to more nicotine. There are no safe tobacco products.
Seizures result from sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Though often associated with convulsions in which a person’s entire body shakes uncontrollably, not all seizures show full-body shaking. Other possible signs of seizures include a lapse in awareness or consciousness, which may look like a person is staring blankly into space for a few seconds or suddenly stops moving. The person may or may not fall down. Most seizures end in a few seconds or minutes, and the person may seem fine, sleepy, confused or have a headache afterwards. If you think a person is having a seizure, call 911 and seek immediate medical help. For exposures with less serious visible effects or if you have questions, call poison control at 800-222-1222.
Teens, parents, and others who use e-cigarettes should ask their doctor or counselor about age-appropriate, safe, and effective treatment for nicotine addiction or call 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669). The Rhode Island Smoker’s Helpline can provide free quit support from trained tobacco treatment specialists, guidance for parents, and referrals to local tobacco cessation services.
CDC Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Spring is here and with this time of year ticks are more prevalent. The risk to you and your family is real and prevention is key.
This link to the CDC provides many great resources from preventing tick bites, to how to properly remove them, identifying symptoms and knowing which areas that tick borne illness is present.
Click on the following link for more information on
Ticks
Additional Parent Resources
Kid's Link RI- Hotline for Children in Emotional Crisis
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Tips for Parents
R.I. Coordinated School Health Program-Thrive
Concussion Information from CDC
Head Lice (National Pediculosis Asociation) official website
Health Information - KidsHealth site for Parents/Kids/Teen
Tracy's High School Basketball Concussion Story
Parent Toolkit: Social and Emotional Development K-12th Grade
Head Lice Information for Parents
Centers For Disease Control - Head Lice Information Parents/Schools
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Nutrition and Healthy Eating: Tips for Parents
R.I. Coordinated School Health Program-Thrive
Concussion Information from CDC
Head Lice (National Pediculosis Asociation) official website
Health Information - KidsHealth site for Parents/Kids/Teen
Tracy's High School Basketball Concussion Story
Parent Toolkit: Social and Emotional Development K-12th Grade
Head Lice Information for Parents
Centers For Disease Control - Head Lice Information Parents/Schools
