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                                                          HEALTH ALERT!!



Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

There has been a case of PINK EYE reported in your child's school.

PINK EYE is either a viral or bacterial eye infection that can be passed from one

person to another by direct and indirect contact with discharges from the eyes and

nose of an infected person.

If you notice any of these symptoms, please call your doctor for directions for care.

When returning to school a note from your child’s doctor will be needed stating

that your child is well enough to be in school and is not able to spread the illness to

others

REMEMBER!!!

You can help stop the spread of PINK EYE by notifying your

child's school, school nurse, doctor and anyone else with whom your child has had any contact.

If you have any questions, please call the school office.

Thank you!

 

                   HEALTH ALERT!!!!!!!!!

SYMPTOMS

include the following:

1)Redness and occasionally ‘puffiness’ of the lower eyelids

2)Tearing and often ‘burning’ sensation of the eye

 3)Sometimes pus which may cause the eye to crust/mat shut