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SNAP Updates, HIP, and Food Access on Cape Cod

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Clear updates on SNAP and HIP during the federal shutdown. Find Cape Cod food pantries, cooking videos, and easy, budget-friendly recipes.

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Overview

Effective August 15, 2022, children and staff in child care, K-12, out-of-school time (OST) and recreational camp settings should follow the below guidance. 1

Isolation and exposure guidance and protocols

Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, OST, and Recreational Camp Settings:

Symptomatic individuals can remain in their school or program if they have mild symptoms, are tested immediately onsite, and that test is negative. Best practice would also include wearing a mask, if possible, until symptoms are fully resolved. For symptomatic individuals, DPH recommends a second test within 48 hours if the initial test is negative.
If the symptomatic individual cannot be tested immediately, they should be sent home and allowed to return to their program or school if symptoms remain mild and they test negative, or they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and their symptoms are resolving, or if a medical professional makes an alternative diagnosis. A negative test is strongly recommended for return.

Note: At this time, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved or authorized any at-home rapid antigen test for use in children under 2 years of age. However, at-home rapid antigen tests may be used off-label in children under 2 years of age for purposes of post-exposure, isolation, and symptomatic testing. It is recommended that parents or guardians deciding to test children under 2 years of age administer the at-home rapid antigen test themselves.

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COVID-19 Isolation and Exposure Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, Out-of-School Time (OST) and Recreational Camp/Program Settings

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Effective August 15, 2022, children and staff in child care, K-12, out-of-school time (OST) and recreational camp settings should follow the below guidance. 1 Guidance for Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, OST, and Recreational Camp Settings: Symptomatic individuals can remain in their school or program if they have mild symptoms, are tested immediately onsite, and that test is negative.

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Wicked Wellness Monthly Newsletter from Barnstable County

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Wicked Wellness Monthly Newsletter from Barnstable County

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Visit this page on the Barnstable County, Cape Cod website for more information about Wicked Wellness.

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Respiratory Illness Guidance from the CDC

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Respiratory Illness Guidance from the CDC

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Practical recommendations to help lower your risk from common respiratory viral illnesses.

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Everything you didn't want to know about lice!

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Everything you didn't want to know about lice!

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Let’s Learn About Lice | Your educational website for safe, effective solutions for head lice

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Medication Administration at School

Prescription medication must be by written order from the provider with written permission from the parent/guardian before the nurse may administer medication.

Medication must be brought to the school by the parent/guardian or other designated responsible adult in the original container with the label intact.

Medications are to be given directly to the school nurse to be counted together with the adult delivering the medication.

Students are not to transport medication to and from school. In the case of self-medicating students, students may transport and self-administer with a written copy of a doctor's order on file in their school health record, and a copy kept with their medication.

Teachers should notify the school nurse when an as needed medication is taken to allow documentation with monitoring of symptoms requiring medication.

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Food Access Guide for the Outer Cape | Outer Cape Community Solutions

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Staff are available at CACCI to assist with applying and enrolling in SNAP benefits. They will help you submit required documents and inform you of all the benefits covered under SNAP including nutrition programs. They will also help you find local food pantries and places that offer free meals. Ask about SNAP Healthy Incentives Program (local farmers markets that take SNAP EBT cards.)

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Staff are available at CACCI to assist with applying and enrolling in SNAP benefits. They will help you submit required documents and inform you of all the benefits covered under SNAP including nutrition programs. They will also help you find local food pantries and places that offer free meals. Ask about SNAP Healthy Incentives Program (local farmers markets that take SNAP EBT cards.)

Do you qualify for SNAP benefits?

Having trouble meeting your monthly grocery bill? We can help you find out if you quality for SNAP benefits. You can be a family or an individual living alone. For immigrant families: if anyone in your household is a legal resident, you may be eligible. Already enrolled? - We can help you re-certify.

We're Trained to Help You!

To set up an appointment or for more information, call 508-771-1727 and ask for SNAP Outreach. Staff available Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.

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SNAP Outreach * Community Action Committee of Cape & Islands, Inc

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Staff are available at CACCI to assist with applying and enrolling in SNAP benefits. They will help you submit required documents and inform you of all the benefits covered under the SNAP including nutrition programs.

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The early years of a child's life are very important for their health and development. Healthy development means that children of all abilities, including those with special healthcare needs, are able to grow up where their social, emotional, and educational needs are met.

Having a safe and loving home and spending time with family―playing, singing, reading, and talking―are very important. Proper nutrition, exercise, and sleep also can make a big difference.

Effective parenting practices

Parenting takes many different forms. However, some positive parenting practices work well across diverse families and in diverse settings when providing the care that children need to be happy and healthy, and to grow and develop well. A comprehensive report looked at the evidence in scientific publications for what works, and found these key ways that parents can support their child's healthy development:

Responding to children in a predictable way

Showing warmth and sensitivity

Having routines and household rules

Sharing books and talking with children

Supporting health and safety

Using appropriate discipline without harshness

Parents who use these practices can help their child stay healthy, be safe, and be successful in many areas-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social.

Developmental milestones

Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye-bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move (for example, crawling and walking).

Children develop at their own pace, so it's impossible to tell exactly when a child will learn a given skill. However, the developmental milestones give a general idea of the changes to expect as a child gets older.

Getting support

Developmental monitoring and screening

Parents, grandparents, early childhood providers, and other caregivers can participate in developmental monitoring, which observes how your child grows and changes over time and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving.

Developmental screening takes a closer look at how your child is developing. A missed milestone could be a sign of a problem, so when you take your child to a well visit, the doctor, nurse, or another specialist might give your child a brief test, or you will complete a questionnaire about your child.

If the screening tool identifies an area of concern, a formal developmental evaluation may be needed, where a trained specialist takes an in-depth look at a child's development.

If a child has a developmental delay, it is important to get help as soon as possible. When a developmental delay is not found early, children must wait to get the help they need to do well in social and educational settings.

If You're Concerned‎

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Parenting tips, information on developmental milestones, and getting support for child development

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On-time vaccination throughout childhood is essential because it helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are tested to ensure that they are safe and effective for children to receive at the recommended ages.

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MassHealth provides health benefits and help paying for them to qualifying children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities living in Massachusetts. We may offer benefits directly or help pay for all or part of your health insurance premiums. If you are a member, you may have access to doct…

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For women who are pregnant or postpartum and families who have a child or children under age five,  the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program may be able to provide you with free and healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to a variety of health, economic, and family services.

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Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts.

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The mission of Lower Cape Outreach Council is to provide comprehensive assistance to those in need of immediate support and to encourage long term self-sufficiency.

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Lower Cape Outreach Council – Real People. Real Problems. Real Solutions

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center

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This site might answer every question your every had about vaccines!

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For the first time, vaccines are available to prevent three typical winter respiratory viruses: influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. In this short video, Dr. Offit talks about the vaccines that protect against each of these viruses and who should get them.

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The Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines to parents and healthcare professionals.

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Ticks can be saved for days and weeks after removal to test for tick borne diseases.

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2. 2 Mail Your Tick

Place your tick - whole or partial - in a plastic bag and mail it to our tick testing lab. We will identify it and determine the correct tests to apply. For Massachusetts residents: you may also hand deliver your tick to our laboratory.

For fastest tick test results, we suggest using UPS or FedEx next day delivery service.

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Your specific tick test results are securely and privately delivered via email no longer than three business days after your tick sample(s) arrive at our lab for analysis. Most results are delivered within 24 hours of your sample arriving at our lab.

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Identify tick specimens with science laboratory DNA and RNA based testing by mail for 25 different pathogens and diseases.

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We’re here to help you to attain financial independence and preserve your housing. We provide access to housing programs, financial resources, budgeting, connections to community resources and HPC’s special programs.

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Homeless Prevention Council | Housing and Financial Help | Orleans, Cape Cod

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Through case management and special programs, Homeless Prevention Council works to help stabilize individuals facing Cape Cod housing instability and other urgent situations.

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School nurses are required to screen hearing annually for grades K-3 and vision for grades K-5.  Body Mass Index (BMI) is screened in grades 1 and 4.  Postural screening is done in grade 5.  Parents may opt-out by providing written notice.

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Head Lice to Dead Lice - Part 1 and Part 2

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Well-child visits are essential for many reasons, including:

Tracking growth and developmental milestones

Discussing any concerns about your child’s health

Getting scheduled vaccinations to prevent illnesses like measles and whooping cough (pertussis) and other serious diseases

You have the power to help keep your child healthy.

Making sure that your child sees their doctor for well-child visits and recommended vaccines is one of the best things you can do to protect your child and community from serious diseases that are easily spread.

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Homeowners and renters, including households whose cost of heat is included in the rent, can apply in person at the agency in their area or through the online application.

Eligibility is based on household size and the gross annual income of every household member, 18 years of age or older.

Household income cannot exceed 60% of estimated State Median Income

This program provides assistance through a fixed benefit amount for the cost of the primary source of heat with includes, but is not limited to: Oil, Electricity, Natural gas, Propane, Kerosene, Wood, and Coal.

If eligible, discounts are automatically given on:

Payments for actual usage or fuel delivery are made directly to the heating vendor for primary energy needs from November 1st to April 30th.
Eligibility/Selection Criteria

There are a variety of factors that impact the eligibility of a household.

Eligibility is based on household size and the gross annual income of every household member, 18 years of age or older.

Household income cannot exceed 60% of estimated State Median Income

Please contact the local fuel assistance agency for detailed information on criteria used for eligibility.

Housing subsidies will also determine the specific benefit level.

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Apply for home heating and energy assistance

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The Massachusetts' home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) is a free resource to help eligible households pay a portion of winter heating bills.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

This virus spreads easily and can cause breathing problems.

Find out what to do

Who Should Get a Flu Vaccine?

The flu vaccine helps protect people who are more likely to have health problems.

Find out who needs it

How Does Therapy Help Kids?

Therapy can help kids get through tough times and build resilience.

Learn more

Talking to Kids About Race and Racism

When we teach kids early on that it's OK to talk about race, we help them to understand, respect, and appreciate the differences between people.
Here are ways to start the conversation

Watch Your Baby Grow

This week-by-week calendar is a detailed guide to the changes taking place in your baby - and you.
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Vaping

E-cigarettes are marketed as a safe alternative to smoking, but they're not. They still put nicotine or chemicals in the body and can damage the lungs.
Get the facts

Managing Your Toddler's Behavior

Learn how to encourage good behavior, handle tantrums, and keep your cool when parenting your toddler.

Questions and Answers

How can I teach my kids to be smart on social media?

What's a newborn screening test?

What are lymphatic malformations?

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This virus spreads easily and can cause breathing problems. Find out what to do The flu vaccine helps protect people who are more likely to have health problems. Find out who needs it Therapy can help kids get through tough times and build resilience.

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HeadLice.Org - Head Lice info for eliminating head lice and nits.

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The LiceMeister® head lice comb allows screening and removal of lice and nits regularly at home and school!

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Each child needs documentation of a physical examination that has occured within the 12 months prior to the first day of school entry or during the 30 days after school entry. Documentation of a current physical exam is required for all children entering into Pre-K, kindergarten, fourth, seventh, and tenth grade, If your child is participating in competitive athletics, physical exams are required annually.

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The majority of parents choose to vaccinate their children according to the recommended schedule, but many parents may still have questions about the vaccines for their child.

Vaccine Safety

No. Scientific studies and reviews continue to show no relationship between vaccines and autism.
Some people have suggested that thimerosal (a compound that contains mercury) in vaccines given to infants and young children might have something to do with autism. Others have suggested that the MMR (measles- mumps-rubella) vaccine may be linked to autism. However, numerous scientists and researchers have studied and continue to study the MMR vaccine and thimerosal, and reach the same conclusion: there is no link between MMR vaccine or thimerosal and autism.

Talk to your child's doctor if you have questions or concerns about vaccines for your child.

Side Effects

Vaccines, like any medication, may cause some side effects. Most of these side effects are very minor, like soreness where the shot was given, fussiness, or a low-grade fever. These side effects typically only last a couple of days and are treatable. For example, you can apply a cool, wet washcloth on the sore area to ease discomfort.

Serious reactions are very rare. However, if your child experiences any reactions that concern you, call the doctor's office.

Vaccines do not overload the immune system. Every day, a healthy baby's immune system successfully fights off thousands of germs. Antigens are parts of germs that cause the body's immune system to go to work to build antibodies, which fight off diseases.

The antigens in vaccines come from the germs themselves, but the germs are weakened or killed so they cannot cause serious illness. Even if babies receive several vaccinations in one day, vaccines contain only a tiny fraction of the antigens they encounter every day in their environment. Vaccines give your child the antibodies they need to fight off serious vaccine-preventable diseases.

Schedule for Vaccines

Yes, even breastfed babies need to be protected with vaccines at the recommended ages. The immune system is not fully developed at birth, which puts newborns at greater risk for infections.

Breast milk provides important protection from some infections as your baby's immune system is developing. For example, babies who are breastfed have a lower risk of ear infections, respiratory tract infections, and diarrhea. However, breast milk does not protect children against all diseases. Even in breastfed infants, vaccines are the most effective way to prevent many diseases. Your baby needs the long-term protection that can only come from making sure he receives all his vaccines according to the CDC's recommended schedule.

No, even young children who are cared for at home can be exposed to vaccine preventable diseases, so it's important for them to get all their vaccines at the recommended ages. Children can catch these illnesses from any number of people or places, including from parents, brothers or sisters, visitors to their home, on playgrounds or even at the grocery store. Regardless of whether or not your baby is cared for outside the home, she comes in contact with people throughout the day, some of whom may be sick but not know it yet.

If someone has a vaccine preventable disease, they may not have symptoms or the symptoms may be mild, and they can end up spreading disease to babies or young children. Remember, many of these diseases can be especially dangerous to young children so it is safest to vaccinate your child at the recommended ages to protect her, whether or not she is in child care.

CDC recommends all children receive vaccines according to the recommended immunization schedule to protect them from 14 diseases by age two.

Vaccine Types, Doses, and Ingredients

Combination vaccines protect your child against more than one disease with a single shot. They reduce the number of shots and office visits your child would need, which not only saves you time and money, but also is easier on your child.

Some common combination vaccines are Pediarix ® which combines DTap, Hep B, and IPV (polio) and ProQuad ® which combines MMR and varicella (chickenpox).

Protection from Diseases

Some vaccine-preventable diseases, like pertussis (whooping cough) and chickenpox, remain common in the United States. On the other hand, other diseases vaccines prevent are no longer common in this country because of vaccines. However, if we stopped vaccinating, the few cases we have in the United States could very quickly become tens or hundreds of thousands of cases. Even though many serious vaccine-preventable diseases are uncommon in the United States, some are common in other parts of the world. Even if your family does not travel internationally, you could come into contact with international travelers anywhere in your community. Children who don't receive all vaccinations and are exposed to a disease can become seriously sick and spread it through a community.

Your child needs a chickenpox vaccine because chickenpox can actually be a serious disease. In many cases, children experience a mild case of chickenpox, but other children may have blisters that become infected. Others may develop pneumonia. There is no way to tell in advance how severe your child's symptoms will be.

Before vaccine was available, about 50 children died every year from chickenpox, and about 1 in 500 children who got chickenpox was hospitalized.

Natural immunity occurs when your child is exposed to a disease and becomes infected. It is true that natural immunity usually results in better immunity than vaccination, but the risks are much greater. A natural chickenpox infection may result in pneumonia, whereas the vaccine might only cause a sore arm for a couple of days.

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Answers to Your Most Common Questions about Childhood Vaccines | CDC

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The majority of parents choose to vaccinate their children according to the recommended schedule, but many parents may still have questions about the vaccines for their child. No. Scientific studies and reviews continue to show no relationship between vaccines and autism.

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School nurses support the health and well-being for both students who are well and those with acute or chronic health problems. We strive to keep the school population and larger community healthy through screenings, health education, and promotion of healthy school environments. School nurses collaborate with families, school staff, health care providers, and community agencies. We act as case managers, clinicians, advocates, educators, health counselors, consultants, interprofessional team members, and sentinels for student health.

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Information on the COVID-19 vaccine for children age 6 mo and older

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COVID vaccines are our best hope to move beyond the COVID pandemic. Nearly all kids age 6 months and older are eligible for COVID vaccines and a booster dose if it has been at least 2 months since they got their last primary series dose or primary booster.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend COVID vaccines for everyone age 6 months and older. The vaccine equips your child's immune system to recognize and resist the virus. This protects them and everyone around them from serious disease and hospitalization from COVID.

Parents should not wait to get their child or teen vaccinated against COVID. More contagious variants of the virus are spreading and infecting more people.

Do kids still need the primary series-or can they just get the updated booster?

The primary series provides a base of protection against severe disease, including hospitalizations and death. If your child is 6 months old or older, they need to get all recommended doses of COVID vaccine.

Did your child receive three doses of the original vaccine (Pfizer)? A booster dose of the updated (bivalent) vaccine is recommended if it has been at least two months since they received their third dose.

Recommended dose & type of the vaccine based on age

For COVID vaccines, the size of the dose and type of vaccine depend on a child's age. Babies and young children get a smaller dose than older children and teens.

Two COVID vaccines (mRNA vaccines from Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna) are available for kids age 6 months and older. A third COVID vaccine ( protein subunit vaccine from Novavax) is authorized for kids age 12 years and older.

See the chart below for details on how many doses kids need based on their age. Parents should note that additional doses may be recommended if a child has certain medical conditions or takes medicines that weaken the immune system.

If your child has a medical condition or takes medicines that affect their immune system, ask your pediatrician whether your child's recommended schedule is different. If you are unsure about the timing of your child's vaccinations, do not hesitate to ask your pediatrician!

*Children ages 6 months through 4 years who got 3 doses of the primary vaccine from Pfizer should get a an updated (bivalent) booster dose at least 2 months after their third dose.

** Children age 6 months through 4 years who received the updated (bivalent) third dose from Pfizer do not require a fourth booster dose at this time.

Source: AAP Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Dosing Quick Reference Guide, https://aap.org/CovidVaccineGuide

Do kids need to wait to get the vaccine if they had COVID?

Talk to your pediatrician about the best timing for vaccination following infection. If your child has an active COVID-19 infection or had COVID between doses, they should wait to get vaccinated until they've recovered and are no longer contagious.

Children who recently had COVID can consider delaying a COVID-19 vaccine by up to 3 months. This is because there is a lower risk of getting sick with COVID again during that time. But it is important to note that with the recent variants, some people have gotten COVID again within 3 months.

People still should get all recommended doses even if they had COVID. This is because COVID vaccines have been shown to provide the strongest, broadest and most long-lasting protection, both in people who have and who have not had COVID infection previously. People who are not vaccinated and become infected also may be at higher risk of long-term effects from their infection (known as long COVID or post-COVID conditions).

One thing is certain: COVID-19 vaccines are preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death for billions of people who've received them already. We are relieved that almost all children and teens can get the vaccines, so they can enjoy their communities safely.

More information

American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases (Copyright © 2023)

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When Can Kids Get the COVID Vaccine or Booster?

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Nearly all kids age 6 months and older are eligible for COVID vaccines and a booster dose if it has been at least 2 months since they received their last primary series dose or primary booster. Learn more here.

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The Massachusetts Immunization Information System makes it easy for providers to communicate and maintain up to date immunization records for their patients.  Parents can also access the MIIS to review, request, and print immunization records

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The Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS) is a web-based immunization registry.

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Immunize.org (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies.

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Vaccine Information You Need from the Immunization Action Coalition

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SmartFind Flu ChatBot

Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Some people, such as people 65 years and older, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at higher risk of serious flu complications. There are two main types of influenza (flu) viruses: types A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people (human influenza viruses) are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year.

The best way to reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications is by getting vaccinated each year.

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Immunizations Overview

Immunizations are one of the greatest public health achievements, preventing tens of thousands of deaths, millions of cases of disease, and saving billions of dollars per decade. Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from disease, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is especially important during a pandemic or other public health emergency to maintain routine immunizations to prevent further outbreaks.

Pediatricians play a crucial role in immunizing children and are a trusted source for vaccine information. Vaccine conversations with parents should begin as early as possible - at prenatal visits/interviews ideally - as families often make immunization decisions during pregnancy through the first 2 months of baby's life.

AAP Recommendations

Learn more about policy recommendations and the regulations and laws that the AAP supports surrounding vaccination.

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Nemours KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health

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Services for Low-income Individuals & Families

We provide resources and skills to individuals and families in the region to attain and retain independence and self-sufficiency through personal growth, family stabilization, life skills and employment readiness.

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Community Action Committee of Cape & Islands, Inc

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Programs * Community Action Committee of Cape & Islands, Inc

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We provide resources and skills to individuals and families in the region to attain and retain independence and self-sufficiency through personal growth, family stabilization, life skills and employment readiness.

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In response to mandated wellness policies, a variety of programs are available to assist schools in providing nutrition education to youth. Health fairs, afterschool programming, presentations, cooking demonstrations, and food tastings are just a few examples. Please inquire if you are interested in customized programming for school-aged youth!

Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Video Series

Here at Cape Cod Cooperative Extension, we have been busy working on a series of videos geared towards students in grades K-6 and their families. The goal of this series is to highlight our region's local agriculture in ways that resonate with children. Click here for a library of cooking videos focusing on local fruits and vegetables, as well as accompanying recipes and valuable tools to use as resources in your work and nutrition initiatives.

Educational Displays

We have displays and educational material materials that would be appropriate for school functions such as health fairs, open house, PTA or other school festivals. We can offer displays, presentations, activities and provide food demonstrations or food tastings when appropriate. Some examples include Think Your Drink, Jump Start Your Day with Breakfast, Boost Your Bones with Calcium Rich Foods,Vary your Veggies, Focus on Fruits, One Great Tray for the Best School Day, Choose MyPlate: Let's Eat for the Health of It!, Be Food Safe.

Coming Soon!

Check back for news on upcoming programs such as Get Fresh! , Show Me Nutrition as well as other resources.

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School Age Nutrition - Barnstable County

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In response to mandated wellness policies, a variety of programs are available to assist schools in providing nutrition education to youth. Health fairs, afterschool programming, presentations, cooking demonstrations, and food tastings are just a few examples. Please inquire if you are interested in customized programming for school-aged youth!

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Body Mass Index accurately estimates a person's total body fat.  BMI screening is mandated in grades 1, 4, 7, and 10 and is reported to the MA Dept. of Public Health.  Being over weight contributes to many diseases and conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease and even some cancers. Maintaining a healthy weight has many benefits; it helps lower your risk for developing these problems, helps you feel good about yourself, and gives you more energy to enjoy life!.
See the the WE CAN website for information and resources on maintaining a healthy weight for you and your family.

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As parents and caregivers, you make a big difference in what your children-and the children you care for-think and do. You are role models for your family. Eating right and being active can help you maintain a healthy weight. When your kids see you making these choices, there's a good chance that they will do the same.

By promoting "energy balance" in your family's life, you can help your family maintain a healthy weight.

What Is "Energy Balance"?

Energy is another word for "calories." What you eat and drink is ENERGY IN. What you burn through physical activity is ENERGY OUT. Energy balance is the balance between ENERGY IN and ENERGY OUT. This balance is needed to maintain a healthy weight. Other factors that affect a person's weight include metabolism (the way your body converts food and oxygen into energy), genes, and the environment.

Changes in our environment that make it harder to do things that keep us healthy have a lot to do with our overall increase in weight over the past few decades. For example:

We're an in-the-car and sit-behind-a-desk society. For many of us-parents and children alike-daily life doesn't involve a lot of physical activity and exercise. If we want to be active, we have to make an effort.

Food is everywhere, and so are messages telling us to eat and drink. We can get something to eat in places where it was never available before-like the gas station. Going out to eat or getting carryout is easy.

Food portions at restaurants and at home are bigger than they used to be. To learn how these larger portions impact the calories or energy you take in, visit the Portion Distortion page.

Becoming overweight doesn't happen overnight. It happens over time-when the energy we take in by eating is not in balance with the energy we burn from being active. However, there are things we can do to prevent overweight and obesity. Visit the Energy Balance page to learn more.

To find out if you are at a healthy weight, check out your ratio of weight to height (known as the Body Mass Index or BMI).

Last Updated: February 13, 2013

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As parents and caregivers, you make a big difference in what your children-and the children you care for-think and do. You are role models for your family. Eating right and being active can help you maintain a healthy weight. When your kids see you making these choices, there's a good chance that they will do the same.

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Screenings are performed annually for students in grades 5-9.  One out of every ten children have a curve in the spine.  A curve is most likely to develop during that time of rapid growth.  It usually mild but should be monitored.  Curves that do get worse may result in medical problems, pain, and physical deformity if not treated.  Finding it early is important for the best treatment.  Parents will have the opportunity to opt out of postural screening but would be required to provide written documentation that postural screening was done by a healthcare provider.

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Documentation of lead screening is required for entry into Pre-K and kindergarten, with testing being between the ages of 2-5 years.  Lead poisoning is caused by swallowing or breathing lead. Once it gets into your body, it's poison. Lead can hurt the brain, kidneys, and nervous system, slow down growth and development, make it hard to learn, damage hearing and speech, and cause behavioral problems. Lead can stay in your body for a long time. Young children absorb lead more easily than adults. The harm done by lead may never go away.  Houses built prior to 1978, are very likely to have lead paint. Paint dust and chips can seep into the surrounding environment.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. For more than 70 years, we've put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public's health.

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CDC HEADS UP is the go-to resource for concussion safety and prevention.

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Helping Javan and His Family Manage His Asthma

On Feb. 17, 2018, Javan Allison took a shower and wrote "help me" on the steamy bathroom mirror with his finger. He was struggling to breathe and having a severe asthma attack. "We took him to the emergency room and they could not get him to breathe," remembered his mom. "Normally, we would catch his asthma attacks and be in the ER for a couple of hours. This time, he was in the ICU for a week."

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Helping Javan and His Family Manage His Asthma On Feb. 17, 2018, Javan Allison took a shower and wrote "help me" on the steamy bathroom mirror with his finger. He was struggling to breathe and having a severe asthma attack. "We took him to the emergency room and they could not get him to breathe," remembered his mom.

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Breakthrough T1D is the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization. As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

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Empower. Educate. Advocate. Unite.

At AllergyHome, we are part of a community striving to keep our kids with food allergies strong, safe, and healthy.
We know the challenges that come with managing pediatric food allergies and life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Sharing expert-guided knowledge, experiences, and tools, you can be assured that AllergyHome's resources can assist you in protecting and empowering your children and community living with food allergies.

From the comprehensive Living Confidently with Food Allergy handbook to the school staff training module to food allergy case studies, AllergyHome is here to support you.

Hi everyone! The Food Allergy Center at MGH is beginning a new year of the Food Allergy Buddies Program in 2021-2022! The mentorship program groups high-school-age children (Bigs) with elementary-school-age (Littles) and middle-school-age children (Middles) who have a food allergy through community-building events in the Greater Boston area. Learn more and apply to the program here! www.massgeneral.org/children/food-allergies/food-allergy-community

Hey High School Students with Food Allergies! The Hey High School Students with Food Allergies! We are looking for dedicated and responsible "Mentors"!The MassGeneral Hospital for Children Food Allergy Center at MGH, is excited to launch the first year of its Food Allergy Buddies Program, a program of community-building events for children and families managing food allergies.In this yearlong program, young children with food allergies will be teamed with older children and teenagers managing food allergies ("Mentors"); over the course of 4-5 events annually, the groups will share experiences, build confidence, develop self-management skills, and - most importantly - create friendships and have fun! Interested parents, as well, will benefit from access to community-building and educational events throughout the year with our partner AAFA New England.What you need to know:Applications are open December 1 through December 30.Apply here: Food Allergy Center at MGH Food Allergy Buddies Program is looking for dedicated and responsible "Mentors"!Check it out and apply now! forms.gle/5eixGg2opXPywLqR7Teen mentors (students in 9th-12th grade) will be eligible for college recommendation letters and community service hours through this program.Teen Mentors are also required to have a character reference complete a recommendation form as part of the application. Teens should direct their reference to complete the form found here: forms.gle/xp7botrHcTsNcBt49.Applications can be submitted prior to the reference person submitting their form.Participation in this program is free and is open to all children / families managing food allergies, even those receiving care outside of the Massachusetts General Hospital Food Allergy Center.We are committed that costs should not be a barrier for participation in this program; transportation can be arranged for children and families, as needed.Please be aware that we will be requesting signed parental consent forms to participate in this program. If you are selected as a mentor, you will receive this form with other orientation materials and asked to bring it to the first event.As this is the first year for the program, we anticipate we will have a limited number of slots available. Applicants who are not selected will be provided with a list of local supports and resources for families and children managing food allergies; we hope to be able to accommodate more children and families in future years, and we will contact interested families about those opportunities.Tentative program dates for the 2020 year are January 26th, March 29th, May 17th, September 13th, and December 6th. We ask that all program participants commit upfront to make every effort to attend all sessions.For more information and to apply, please visit bit.ly/FoodAllergyBuddies. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected] We look forward to your enthusiasm and support for our program!

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Es con gran placer que ahora ofrecemos recursos en español para nuestra comunidad con alergia a alimentos y con riesgo de anafilaxia.
AllergyHome Español

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At AllergyHome, we are part of a community striving to keep our kids with food allergies strong, safe, and healthy. We know the challenges that come with managing pediatric food allergies and life-threatening anaphylaxis. Sharing expert-guided knowledge, experiences, and tools, you can be assured that AllergyHome's resources can assist you in protecting and empowering your children and community living with food allergies.

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From Dr. Tamar Chansky
Creator of Worrywisekids.org

Are you worrying about your anxious child? You are not alone.

Anxiety is the number one mental health problem facing children and adolescents today, but it is also the most treatable. If you are the parent of one of the millions of children who suffer from excessive fears and anxieties, we're here to help.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for anxious children and their families by providing parents, educators and mental health professionals with comprehensive, user-friendly information on the full range of anxiety disorders: how to identify symptoms, find effective treatments and, and prevent anxiety from taking hold in a child's life.

Without intervention, children tend to grow into their fears, not grow out of them. But once children have learned how to challenge worry's authority and outsmart the tricks the brain can play, they are no longer at the whim of their fearful imaginations. Today, kids with anxiety can expect to learn the skills they need to lead a full and happy life. You can help them get there.

Come join us, learn with us and help your child become a worry-wise kid!

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From Dr. Tamar Chansky Creator of Worrywisekids.org Are you worrying about your anxious child? You are not alone. Anxiety is the number one mental health problem facing children and adolescents today, but it is also the most treatable. If you are the parent of one of the millions of children who suffer from excessive fears and anxieties, we're here to help.

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How to Wash Your Hands for Kids – WHO Technique - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hand Washing video.

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Cape Cod Cooperative Nutrition Resources

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Cape Cod Cooperative Nutrition Resources

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The variety of preschool nutrition education programs are designed to inform early childhood teachers, young children, and families about the foundations of healthy eating.

Cape Cod Child Development's Head Start Program

Preschool classes in Barnstable County receive two nutrition lessons from a nutrition educator. Healthy foods, MyPlate, eating a rainbow of colors, the importance of physical activity and proper handwashing are topics presented with stories, active circle time activities and nutritious snacks. Currently, ten classrooms per year are visited and funded with a SNAP-ed grant and coordinated with UMass Amherst's Nutrition Education Program.

Classroom Nutrition Education

May be coordinated with Extension nutritionists as needed to enhance the current curriculum or introduce nutrition topics. Educators can visit the classroom to introduce topics such as A Rainbow On Your Plate and Fun with Food. Please contact the office for more information.
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Preschool Teacher Workshops and Presentations

Food Safety from Farm and Garden to Preschool

An online training program that can be used by educators, foodservice staff, parents and school volunteers. Each Unit includes videos, interactive activities such as sharing boards and the creation of best practices planning tools. The program is designed to:

Improve the understanding of food safety risks relating to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Reduce the risks associated with foodborne illness in young children.

http://www.umass.edu/safefoodfarm2kid/

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The variety of preschool nutrition education programs are designed to inform early childhood teachers, young children, and families about the foundations of healthy eating. Cape Cod Child Development's Head Start Program Preschool classes in Barnstable County receive two nutrition lessons from a nutrition educator.

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Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that, by 2040, there will be 3.12 million new cancer cases in the United States. Research shows that many of these cases could be prevented. Here are some general guidelines to help reduce your cancer risk through a healthful lifestyle.

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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: eatright.org

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Stomach Cancer Awareness Month The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimates that, by 2040, there will be 3.12 million new cancer cases in the United States. Research shows that many of these cases could be prevented. Here are some general guidelines to help reduce your cancer risk through a healthful lifestyle.

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Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)

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Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)

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The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child, or WSCC model, is CDC’s framework for addressing health in schools. The WSCC model is student-centered and emphasizes the role of the community in supporting the school, the connections between health and academic achievement and the importance of evidence-based school policies and practices. The WSCC model has 10 components:

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CDC Healthy Schools works with states, school systems, communities, and national partners to prevent chronic disease and promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents in schools. The Whole School Whole Community Whole Child (WSCC) model is our framework for addressing health in schools. The WSCC model is student-centered and emphasizes the role of the community in supporting the school and the importance of evidence-based policies and practices.

Partnering with key leaders from the health and education fields, CDC Healthy Schools promotes:

We do this by:

Funding state education agencies by providing them with technical assistance, specialized tools, recommendations, and resources to help in the work they do for school health.

Working with nongovernmental organizations to complement and strengthen the work of the state grantees in our school health priority areas.

Providing resources and training for school administrators and staff to help ensure students are healthy and ready to learn.

Providing information and resources to help parents become involved in their child's school, advocate for their child, and help shape a healthy school environment.

Collecting data in our surveillance systems to inform decision making and evidence-based strategies.

CDC Healthy Schools is committed to the goal of creating healthier schools where students are safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. For more information on our work, see the CDC Healthy Schools Fact Sheet.

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CDC Healthy Schools works with states, school systems, communities, and national partners to prevent chronic disease and promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents in schools. The Whole School Whole Community Whole Child (WSCC) model is our framework for addressing health in schools.

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Scabies is an infestation of the skin by a human itch mite.

Scabies causes intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash.

Human scabies is most commonly spread by direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies.

Anyone can get scabies.

Overview

Scabies is caused by the human itch mite ( Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis). The microscopic scabies mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin where it lives and lays its eggs. Scabies can spread quickly under crowded conditions where close body and skin contact is frequent.

The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash.

Signs and symptoms

The most common symptoms of scabies are intense itching, especially at night, and a pimple-like skin rash. Common areas on body where symptoms occur include:

between fingers,

in the skin folds of the wrist, elbow, knee, or armpit, and

on the penis, nipples, waist, buttocks, and shoulder blades.

You may see tiny burrows on the skin, caused by the female mite tunneling just beneath the surface of the skin.

Infants and very young children often experience a rash on the head, face, neck, palms, and soles of the feet.

Crusted scabies‎

Risk factors

Scabies is a common condition found worldwide. It can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact. Scabies can spread easily under crowded conditions where close body and skin contact is frequent.

Places where scabies outbreaks more commonly occur include:

Nursing homes

Extended care facilities

Detention facilities including jails and prisons

Childcare facilities

How it spreads

You can get scabies by

Direct, extended, skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies or

Less commonly, sharing clothing, towels, or bedding used by an infected person.

Homeless shelters or encampments.

Prevention

When a person is infested with scabies mites the first time, symptoms typically take 4 - 8 weeks to develop. However, a person with an infestation can transmit scabies even if they do not have symptoms.

To prevent scabies, avoid direct skin-to-skin contact with a person who has scabies. Avoid sharing items such as clothing or bedding used by a person who has scabies.

Control

To control the spread of scabies, treat all household members and close contacts at the same time as the person with scabies. This should help to prevent possible re-exposure and reinfestation. Wash all clothing, towels, and bedding used next to the skin during the three days before starting treatment. Items should be machine washed using hot water (temperatures in excess of 50°C or 122°F for 10 minutes will kill mites and eggs), dried on the hot cycle, or dry-cleaned. Seal items you can't wash or dry-clean in a closed plastic bag for several days to a week. Scabies mites generally do not survive more than two to three days away from human skin. Children and adults can usually return to childcare, school, or work the day after treatment.

Diagnosis

Your healthcare professional can sometimes diagnose scabies based on physical exam findings and history but will likely try to confirm scabies by finding the mite, mite eggs, or feces (scybala). They may scrape your skin or use the tip of a needle to carefully remove the mite from the end of its burrow. The sample is examined under a microscope to confirm scabies.

A person can still have scabies even if mites, eggs, or feces are not found. Fewer than 10 - 15 mites may be present on an infected person who is otherwise healthy.

Treatment and recovery

The first time a person gets scabies they usually have no symptoms at the beginning. Symptoms can take four to eight weeks to develop after infestation; however, people can still spread scabies during this time.

If you suspect you have scabies, seek medical attention. Your healthcare professional can prescribe a cream, lotion, or pill that kills scabies mites.

To prevent the spread of scabies

Treat other household members with whom you have had direct skin contact or have shared a bed, towels, or clothing at the same time.

Wash bedding, clothing, and towels in hot water and dry in a hot dryer. Temperatures in excess of 50°C or 122°F for 10 minutes will kill mites and eggs.

Dry-clean items that can't be washed or seal them in a closed plastic bag for at least 72 hours to a week.

Avoid skin-to-skin contact with others until treatment is complete.

Notify people you had direct skin-to-skin contact with during the previous two months and encourage them to seek treatment.

Scabies mites generally do not survive more than two to three days away from human skin.

Products used to treat scabies (scabicides) kill scabies mites; some also kill mite eggs. Scabicides require a doctor's prescription. No non-prescription products have been tested and approved to treat scabies. Carefully follow the instructions contained in the box or on the label. Scabicide lotion or cream should be applied to all areas of the body from the neck down to the feet and toes. For infants and children, the lotion or cream should be applied to their entire head and neck as well as the rest of the body. Only permethrin or sulfur ointment may be used in infants. The lotion or cream should be applied to a clean body and left on for the recommended time before washing it off.

The itching of scabies is due to a hypersensitivity reaction (allergy) to mites and their feces, so itching may continue for several weeks after treatment even if all the mites and eggs are killed. However, if itching still is present two to four weeks after treatment or if new burrows or pimple-like rash appear, retreatment may be necessary.

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Scabies is an infestation of the skin by a human itch mite.

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Finding the right healthcare coverage can be complicated. Healthcare Access Specialist Certified Applications Counselors (CACs) can walk you step-by-step through the eligibility, application, and plan selection process for a wide range of insurance programs. They can also refer you to agencies providing services and support for you and your family.

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Finding the right healthcare coverage can be complicated. Our Healthcare Access Specialist Certified Applications Counselors (CACs) can walk you step-by-step through the eligibility, application, and plan selection process for a wide range of insurance programs. They can also refer you to agencies providing services and support for you and your family.

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Copyright © 2023 * Outer Cape Health Services * P.O. Box 598, Harwich Port, MA 02646

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This site is a great source for public health information on infectious diseases. Prevention is key!

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immunization; public health; National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; centers for disease control and prevention;

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Healthcare professionals may share with their patients these real-life stories of people who have suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases. More than 100 compelling personal testimonies, remembrances, case reports, and newspaper articles are available in PDF format for use as patient handouts.

About Unprotected People Stories

Christine Baze on her Yellow Umbrella Tour educating women on HPV

Unprotected People stories are an online collection of more than 100 personal accounts and case reports about vaccine-preventable diseases.

This web section offers visitors an opportunity to read articles about the diseases that are prevented by vaccines. Because immunization has been so successful, vaccine-preventable diseases such as diphtheria and polio are fading from our consciousness.

These stories remind us why vaccines are essential to protecting and preserving our public health. They serve as a counterbalance to anti-vaccine news stories.

Related Materials from IAC

Vaccines
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This page was updated on May 3, 2020.

This page was reviewed on May 3, 2020.

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This website is supported in part by a cooperative agreement from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (Grant No. 1NH23IP922654) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. The website content is the sole responsibility of IAC and does not necessarily represent the official views of CDC.

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Read real-life accounts of people who have suffered or died from vaccine-preventable diseases: compelling personal testimonies, remembrances, case reports, and newspaper articles.

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The Fleet Fund-Helping Wellfleet residents in need of timely financial assistance

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The Fleet Fund-Helping Wellfleet residents in need of timely financial assistance

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Wellfleet has something rare: a community built on caring for our neighbors and on shared values of respect, equity, and compassion. Our community is only as healthy and whole as its people, and for too many it takes too little to destabilize a life.

The Fleet Fund is a link between those who can offer help and those who are in need of it, recognizing that the roles can be reversed at any moment.

The Fleet Fund accepts charitable donations and channels support through local organizations which provide help with medical care, housing, food, transportation, and other needs. When those groups come up against limitations, we are there to close the gap.

We invite you to donate and join us in lifting people up and giving them hope.
Download a PDF Donation Form here.
OR To make a tax-deductible contribution , send a check to The Fleet Fund, P.O. Box 995, Wellfleet, MA 02667.

The Fleet Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

EIN # 85-1262649

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Supporting families to strengthen their bonds, connect to others, and engage in their community.

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Our center is here for you. We work hard to be a resource for our community.

We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you.

We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. Thank you for your time and donations that makes this possible!

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Our center is here for you. We work hard to be a resource for our community. We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.

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Helping Our Women – Helping women with life-impacting health issues

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A visit or phone call with a certified SHINE volunteer may reduce your out of pocket medical and/or prescription drug costs. In addition, meeting with your SHINE counselor during open enrollment can help you identify public programs that can help with premiums, copayments and health coverage based on income and assets.

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A visit or phone call with a certified SHINE volunteer may reduce your out of pocket medical and/or prescription drug costs. In addition, meeting with your SHINE counselor during open enrollment can help you identify public programs that can help with premiums, copayments and health coverage based on income and assets.

State certified SHINE counselors are available at the Wellfleet Adult Community Center on Wednesdays by appointment to help you understand health care coverage, review cost increases, and find out what's new with Medicare.

Call the Center to book your appointment with Dick Mains & Betty Eipper

Wellfleet SHINE Counselors

508-349-2800

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A visit or phone call with a certified SHINE volunteer may reduce your out of pocket medical and/or prescription drug costs. In addition, meeting with your SHINE counselor during open enrollment can help you identify public programs that can help with premiums, copayments and health coverage based on income and assets.

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Credit.org uses well trained, specialized coaches to help find workable solutions to financial problems

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Basic items for infant and toddlers to age three for residents of the Cape and Islands

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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Frequently Asked Questions - What is SAMHSA’s National Helpline?

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The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in seven residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.

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The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long-term economic self-sufficiency. DTA serves one in seven residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.

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Promoting safe and healthy relationships

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Promoting safe and healthy relationships

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Cape Cod’s leading domestic and sexual violence emergency housing resource, counseling, and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence.

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Independence House volunteers are special people who give care and attention to survivors and their children who are faced with the personal crisis of domestic and sexual violence.

Volunteers are screened and take part in an extensive 45-50 hour training program as well as receive regular professional development training and attend regularly scheduled meetings..

Volunteer opportunities are available in all Independence House locations and include medical and police accompaniment for sexual assault survivors, childcare while a parent is attending Independence House activities, hotline assistance, emergency residence assistance, safe-homing, fundraising and administrative assistance. Learn more

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Independence House, Inc. is Cape Cod's leading resource, counseling and advocacy center to address and prevent domestic and sexual violence.

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Our services are provided to the following persons who live in or have a legal problem that arises in Southeast Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the Islands:

Low-income individuals and families.

Older residents (age 60 and over).

Victims of domestic violence or other crimes.

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Get Help | South Coastal Counties Legal Services

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Get Legal Help Request Help by Phone Things to know before calling > Call: 800-244-9023Intake Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm SCCLS paralegals work hard to respond quickly to calls received on the Intake line. The average wait time for a call to be answered is less than 3 minutes.

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The school nurse should be notified by the parent/guardian for the following:

Serious injury, illness, or hospitalization

Planned surgery

Communicable diseases such as COVID, chicken pox, strep throat, scarlet fever or fifth disease

Head Lice, scabies or other parasitic conditions

New diagnosis or change in your child’s health status

Fracture, sprain, stitches, cast, or crutches (A Physician note is required for crutches and/or a wheelchair to be used on the school premises.)

New medication and/or dosing change.

Need to be excused from Physical Education.

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WE CAN welcomes women into a safe and inclusive space as they address challenges and explore opportunities in their lives. WE CAN supports and empowers women to build pathways to stability and self sufficiency. Services are free, confidential, and offered regardless of immigration status.

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Empowering Women | WE CAN | Harwich, Cape Cod

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WE CAN: 20 years of empowering women. Since 2001, WE CAN has supported women going through major life transitions and difficult times. We serve women of all ages and provide unique, free services, referrals and resources.

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Your journey to mental wellness starts here. Whether you're struggling, seeking support, or building resilience, explore trusted, expert-vetted resources to help you thrive—because it's okay to not be okay.

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Parents or guardians with problems relating to their children do not hesitate to call us. Trained volunteer counselors offer a way to relieve stress in an environment which is non-judgmental along with being sympathetic. We offer support to anyone seeking it no matter how big or small. We offer a translation service so if you, or someone you know, needs a translator please don't hesitate to call us!

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24/7 Parent Stress Line | Parents Helping Parents

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1-800-632-8188 is an anonymous 24-hour helpline for parents and caregivers. If you have no one to talk to, call us. We will help you figure out what to do next.

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Staying Home to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses

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Staying Home to Prevent the Spread of Respiratory Viruses

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If you have new symptoms of a respiratory virus, such as a fever, sore throat, cough or a runny or stuffy nose, you should stay home and stay away from others in your household.

While you are staying at home:

Get tested for COVID-19 and flu. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting treatment if you test positive.

Stay away from others in your household. Wear a mask when you have to be around them.

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.

Clean high-touch surfaces (such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs) often.

You should stay home even if you don't know what virus is making you sick.

When you start to feel better:

You may begin to resume normal activities with precautions if:

1. You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND

2. Your other symptoms are improving

You may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better.

For at least the first 5 days after you resume normal activities, take these extra precautions:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces. Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease

If your symptoms get worse again:

If your fever comes back or any other symptoms start to get worse, you should go back home until you are better again. Wait to resume normal activities until you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines AND your symptoms are improving again. When you resume normal activities, take the recommended additional precautions during the next 5 days:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces

Wear a mask indoors around other people

Wash your hands often

Cover your coughs and sneezes

You can still spread the virus. Take additional precautions to protect others from getting sick.

For at least the first 5 days, take these extra precautions:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces. Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people.

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease.

Although not required, choosing to stay home for about 72 hours may help reduce the chances that you spread the virus to others. While you stay home you should:

Stay away from others in your household. Wear a mask when you have to be around them.

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.

Clean high-touch surfaces (such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs) often.

If you develop any respiratory symptoms:

If you get a fever, or any other symptoms of respiratory illness, you should go home. You may begin to resume normal activities with some precautions when:

1. You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND

2. Your symptoms are improving again

Then, take the recommended extra precautions during the next 5 days:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces

Wear a mask indoors around other people

Wash your hands often

Cover your coughs and sneezes

If you have been exposed to someone with a respiratory virus, you do not need to stay home as long as you remain asymptomatic. You may be able to spread a respiratory virus before developing symptoms.

To protect others, especially those with risk factors for severe illness, take precautions:

Wash your hands often

Consider wearing a mask and avoiding crowded places

Monitor yourself for symptoms carefully

Stay home if you start to develop any signs of illness.

When you are sick from a respiratory virus, you may spread germs for about 10 days after your symptoms start or after a positive test, even if you don't have symptoms.

Be aware that some people around you may have risk factors for more severe disease. Masking, physical distancing, hand hygiene, and covering your coughs and sneezes helps protect them.

People at increased risk can include:

Older adults

Individuals with chronic underlying medical conditions, for example heart, lung, liver or kidney disease

Young children, especially those under 2 years old

People with weakened immune systems

People with disabilities

Pregnant people

Schools and childcare settings should follow the recommendations for the general population. Recognize that young children may not always be able to wear a mask effectively. Children under 2 years are not asked to mask when they return to normal activities.

School health offices are health care settings. School nurses and other health office staff should follow the guidance for health care settings.

View specific guidance and protocols for health care settings: Guidance for Health Care Personnel with SARS-CoV2 Infection or Exposure.

Health care guidance is intended for:

Inpatient settings (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities)

Outpatient settings (e.g., clinics, urgent care, ambulatory surgical centers, imaging centers, dialysis centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, alternative medicine clinics)

Community settings where health care is being delivered (e.g., emergency medical services, home health agencies)

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Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses

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The Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project - Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project

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We are working to increase vaccine confidence throughout Massachusetts to ensure that all residents are fully protected against serious, vaccine-preventable disease.

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Description

What if learning about changing bodies wasn't secretive or shameful? And what if it could even be inclusive, fun, and, well, kind of adorable? A new kind of puberty guide, You-ology embraces an inclusive approach that normalizes puberty for all kids.

Traditional puberty education only contributes to a sense of isolation and often does not include all kids' experience of puberty and leaves kids with questions about how puberty will affect their friends and classmates. For curious kids and parents looking to talk about puberty in an inclusive way, You-ology offers fact-based, age appropriate, and body positive information about the physical, social, and emotional changes ahead for all kids.

Colorful illustrations keep the tone upbeat and engaging, while short stories featuring a cast of diverse characters add relatability and humor.

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Details

ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-569-0

Product Code: CB0127

Publication Date: April 19, 2022

Format: Paperback

Trim Size: 9 inches x 6 inches x 0.5 inches

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Availability: In Stock

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What if learning about changing bodies wasn’t secretive or shameful? And what if it could even be inclusive, fun, and, well, kind of adorable? A new

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The following criteria can be used to determine when a child should remain at home:

1. Has a cold in the contagious stage (first few days)

2. Sore throat and swollen neck glands accompanied by a fever

3. Undiagnosed rash or skin eruptions

4. Earache, red eyes associated with conjunctivitis, or drainage from eyes

5. Any communicable disease (see paragraph below) or untreated parasitic infection

6. Fever of 100 degrees or higher during the past 24 hours

7. Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

CONTAGIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS

Parents are requested to report any incidence of contagious disease or condition to the school nurse. If your student develops a communicable disease such as:
COVID-19, chicken pox, strep throat, conjunctivitis, scarlet fever or fifth's disease, please notify the school nurse. This will enable us to monitor your child's progress and other student's exposure. Please report incidence of parasitic conditions, such as head lice or scabies.

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Opinion | How to Make a Nation of Meat Eaters Crave the Humble Bean

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When it comes to food, pleasure is what changes the world.

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Eversource has a number of financial assistance programs available to help customers who need help paying their monthly energy bills.

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MA Dept. of Public Health Respiratory Illness Guidance

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MA Dept. of Public Health Respiratory Illness Guidance

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If you have new symptoms of a respiratory virus, such as a fever, sore throat, cough or a runny or stuffy nose, you should stay home and stay away from others in your household.

While you are staying at home:

Get tested for COVID-19 and flu. Talk to your healthcare provider about getting treatment if you test positive.

Stay away from others in your household. Wear a mask when you have to be around them.

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.

Clean high-touch surfaces (such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs) often.

You should stay home even if you don't know what virus is making you sick.

When you start to feel better:

You may begin to resume normal activities with precautions if:

1. You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND

2. Your other symptoms are improving

You may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better.

For at least the first 5 days after you resume normal activities, take these extra precautions:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces. Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease

If your symptoms get worse again:

If your fever comes back or any other symptoms start to get worse, you should go back home until you are better again. Wait to resume normal activities until you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines AND your symptoms are improving again. When you resume normal activities, take the recommended additional precautions during the next 5 days:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces

Wear a mask indoors around other people

Wash your hands often

Cover your coughs and sneezes

You can still spread the virus. Take additional precautions to protect others from getting sick.

For at least the first 5 days, take these extra precautions:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces. Wear a mask anytime you are indoors around other people.

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid spending time with people who are at increased risk for severe disease.

Although not required, choosing to stay home for about 72 hours may help reduce the chances that you spread the virus to others. While you stay home you should:

Stay away from others in your household. Wear a mask when you have to be around them.

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue or your inner elbow, not your hands.

Clean high-touch surfaces (such as countertops, handrails, and doorknobs) often.

If you develop any respiratory symptoms:

If you get a fever, or any other symptoms of respiratory illness, you should go home. You may begin to resume normal activities with some precautions when:

1. You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medicines; AND

2. Your symptoms are improving again

Then, take the recommended extra precautions during the next 5 days:

Avoid crowded indoor spaces

Wear a mask indoors around other people

Wash your hands often

Cover your coughs and sneezes

If you have been exposed to someone with a respiratory virus, you do not need to stay home as long as you remain asymptomatic. You may be able to spread a respiratory virus before developing symptoms.

To protect others, especially those with risk factors for severe illness, take precautions:

Wash your hands often

Consider wearing a mask and avoiding crowded places

Monitor yourself for symptoms carefully

Stay home if you start to develop any signs of illness.

When you are sick from a respiratory virus, you may spread germs for about 10 days after your symptoms start or after a positive test, even if you don't have symptoms.

Be aware that some people around you may have risk factors for more severe disease. Masking, physical distancing, hand hygiene, and covering your coughs and sneezes helps protect them.

People at increased risk can include:

Older adults

Individuals with chronic underlying medical conditions, for example heart, lung, liver or kidney disease

Young children, especially those under 2 years old

People with weakened immune systems

People with disabilities

Pregnant people

Schools and childcare settings should follow the recommendations for the general population. Recognize that young children may not always be able to wear a mask effectively. Children under 2 years are not asked to mask when they return to normal activities.

School health offices are health care settings. School nurses and other health office staff should follow the guidance for health care settings.

View specific guidance and protocols for health care settings: Guidance for Health Care Personnel with SARS-CoV2 Infection or Exposure.

Health care guidance is intended for:

Inpatient settings (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facilities)

Outpatient settings (e.g., clinics, urgent care, ambulatory surgical centers, imaging centers, dialysis centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, alternative medicine clinics)

Community settings where health care is being delivered (e.g., emergency medical services, home health agencies)

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Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses

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Nauset Public Schools Wellness Policy- May 2019

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Nauset Public Schools Wellness Policy- May 2019

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The Nauset Public Schools supports a school environment that promotes healthy choices and fosters beneficial lifelong habits with respect to healthy eating, physical activity and social-emotional health and well-being.

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If your child develops a communicable disease please notify the school nurse. This will enable us to monitor your child's progress and other student's exposure. Students should remain at home a minimum of one day following the resolution of an acute illness. Please check your child’s temperature; a child should be "fever free" for twenty-four hours without taking a fever-reducing medication such as Tylenol or Advil before returning to school. Remember that the essentials of good health are good nutrition, plentiful fluids, regular exercise and plenty of rest.

This is a partial list highlighting the most common reasons children should be kept home.

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Vaccine Preventable Disease Exclusion- MA DPH

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Vaccine Preventable Disease Exclusion- MA DPH

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Your journey to mental wellness starts here. Whether you're struggling, seeking support, or building resilience, explore trusted, expert-vetted resources to help you thrive—because it's okay to not be okay.

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Your journey to mental wellness starts here. Whether you're struggling, seeking support, or building resilience, explore trusted, expert-vetted resources to help you thrive—because it's okay to not be okay.

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Your journey to mental wellness starts here. Whether you're struggling, seeking support, or building resilience, explore trusted, expert-vetted resources to help you thrive—because it's okay to not be okay.