The Waitsfield School Kinsa FLUency program has officially started!!

Dear families,

The Kinsa FLUency program is now live for our school!  This program will keep our school healthier by:

• Giving each family a FREE Thermometer
• Showing all families "what's going around" for preventative care
• Reducing sick days through early detection and increased awareness  

My top priority is keeping the students in the classroom. We hope that using this innovative program in our school community will help identify health trends affecting our classrooms, contain the spread of illness, increase attendance and continue giving our students the education they deserve.

Please follow these links to find out how FLUency works and watch a short video on how the program helped Travis Heights Elementary School in Austin, TX.

The more families that participate, the more successful the program will be in keeping our students healthier throughout this flu season.

Signing up for the program is as easy as 1,2,3:

1. Download the FREE Kinsa app for iOS or Android
2. Create profiles for your family membersGo to "Groups" and search for our school using ourlocation. 
3. Join our school group before Dec 31st! An email will be sent to you when your thermometer arrives to the school.

We are excited and proud to be chosen for this exclusive program and look forward to a healthier flu season this year!

Clayton S. Wetzel III, RN

cwetzel@wwsu.org

(802) 583-7900

Fall 2017 National Drug Take-Back Day

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Issues Flu Vaccine Recommendations for 2017-2018

A few key points from the press release

The Academy recommends:

• Children receive influenza vaccinations by the end of October, if possible. Children who need two doses (those 6 months through 8 years, who have not previously been fully vaccinated) should receive the first vaccine early in the season for optimal protection. [Bold and Underline added for emphasis, CW,RN]

The flu vaccine should be given to everyone 6 months and older, as it is the best option for protection during the upcoming season, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The annual flu vaccine significantly reduces a child's risk of severe influenza and death.

"Getting a flu shot as soon as the vaccine is available in your community should be on every parent's checklist, along with other back-to-school routines," said Flor Munoz, MD, FAAP, co-author of the report. "We know that the flu should not be taken lightly. Everyone in the household, including pregnant women, grandparents, and child care providers, should be vaccinated to help prevent its spread."

Please select the link below for the entire press release.

September 4, 2017 Press Release: AAP

Webinar: Allergy and Anaphylaxis in the School Setting

Date:    Thursday, September 28, 2017 
Time:   4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Audience: Families, school staff and school nurses

Students at risk for anaphylaxis need prevention strategies in place and a school staff that can respond to an anaphylactic emergency. Allergy & Asthma Network has a new resource outlining allergy information, safety guidance and educational resource.

Join Sally Schoessler, RN for a look at this vital information for all schools, school nurses and families.

Link for Registration

Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Help Reduce Opiate Misuse!