Health Room

Mrs. Kathy Chamberlin, RN, BSN

I am Kathleen Chamberlin RN.  I am starting my 21st year job sharing the school nurse position.  I have been a registered nurse for 40 years.  I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Indiana University.  I am proud to be a member of the OLP School staff.
 

January Post

DOES WINTER CAUSE COLDS?
Maybe your mom told you to put on your coat so you wouldn't catch a cold.This is probably the only time she was wrong!  Cold are not winter's fault.
The blame actually goes to more than 2000 cold-causing viruses that spread through public places, like schools and churches, into your home.  The main reason children are more susceptible to colds during winter is because they spend more time indoors and have closer contact with infected.children.

TIPS TO KEEP COLDS AWAY
-WASH HANDS. Touching the skin of infected children or surfaces saturated with germs can       spread colds.  Washing hands for at least 15 seconds is the best way to get rid of germs.

-EAT HEALTHY FOODS.  Eating foods packed with vitamins and nutrients encourages strong   immune systems.

LIMIT EXPOSURE.  Encourage your child to avoid close contact with those who are experiencing   symptoms.