Last Updated on November 16, 2022 by Cass County Online
Logansport Community School Corporation shared information about confirmed cases of Influenza A in posts on their website and social media today.
The post on the LCSC website states:
Logansport Community School Corporation would like to inform you that we have had several confirmed cases of Influenza A in our schools. The flu is very contagious and can quickly spread from person to person. Please read the letter from our LCSC School Nurses (it is in both English and Spanish) and the information sheet from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Click here for Letter from LCSC School Nurses (English and Spanish)
Click here for Information Sheet from Indiana State Department of Health
Here’s the full text of the letter:
November 16, 2022
Dear Logansport Community School Corporation Families,
This letter is to inform you that there have been several confirmed Influenza A cases in our schools.
The flu is very contagious and can quickly spread from person to person. People with the flu may be able to infect others from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after symptoms begin.
Signs and Symptoms of the flu may include:
● high fever,
● cough,
● sore throat,
● congestion,
● body aches,
● headache,
● chills,
● fatigue,
● vomiting or diarrhea.
If you suspect you or a family member is sick, contact your Healthcare Provider for further instructions.
When can my child return to school?
Keep your child home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone WITHOUT THE USE OF FEVER REDUCING MEDICATION (Tylenol and/or Ibuprofen) and 24 hours after vomiting and/or diarrhea subsides.
Call your school nurse with any questions!
Sincerely,
LCSC School Nurses
16 de noviembre de 2022
Estimadas familias de la Corporación Escolar Comunitaria de Logansport,
Esta carta es para informarle que ha habido varios casos confirmados de Influenza A en nuestras escuelas.
La gripe es muy contagiosa y puede propagarse rápidamente de persona a persona. Las personas con gripe pueden infectar a otros desde 1 día antes de enfermarse hasta 5 a 7 días después de que comienzan los síntomas.
Los signos y síntomas de la gripe pueden incluir:
● fiebre alta,
● tos,
● dolor de garganta,
● congestión,
● dolor de cuerpo,
● dolor de cabeza,
● escalofríos,
● fatiga,
● vómitos o diarrea.
Si sospecha que usted o un miembro de su familia está enfermo, comuníquese con su
médico para obtener más instrucciones.
¿Cuándo puede mi hijo regresar a la escuela?
Mantenga a su hijo en casa durante al menos 24 horas después de que la fiebre haya
desaparecido SIN EL USO DE MEDICAMENTOS PARA REDUCIR LA FIEBRE (Tylenol y/o
Ibuprofeno) y 24 horas después de que desaparezcan los vómitos y/o la diarrea.
¡Llame a la enfermera de su escuela si tiene alguna pregunta!
Sinceramente,
Enfermeras escolares de LCSC