classroom
health
health
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School is back in session, so kids are in tight
quarters, increasing their chances of getting sick.
School is back in session, so kids are in tight
quarters, increasing their chances of getting sick.
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Talk to your kids about these tips to keep them,
and your family, healthy this school year:
Talk to your kids about these tips to keep them,
and your family, healthy this school year:
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Avoid being close with sick people.
Avoid being close with sick people.
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Cover your coughs and sneezes with the inside of
your arm, not your hand.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with the inside of
your arm, not your hand.
o
Wash your hands with soap and water. Sing
“Twinkle, Twinkle,” so you know you’ve washed long enough.
Wash your hands with soap and water. Sing
“Twinkle, Twinkle,” so you know you’ve washed long enough.
o
Avoid touching your face to reduce the spread of
germs.
Avoid touching your face to reduce the spread of
germs.
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Stay home
when you are sick.
Stay home
when you are sick.
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Do not share food and drinks with others.
Do not share food and drinks with others.
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If your child is sick, take him or her to your
health care provider, so they can get better faster.
If your child is sick, take him or her to your
health care provider, so they can get better faster.
Recognizing
concussions
concussions
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About 170,000 kids and teens are treated in an emergency
department each year for sports related concussions.
About 170,000 kids and teens are treated in an emergency
department each year for sports related concussions.
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Recognizing the symptoms of a concussion
prevents further injury.
Recognizing the symptoms of a concussion
prevents further injury.
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If your child reports these symptoms after a hit
or fall, he or she may have a concussion:
If your child reports these symptoms after a hit
or fall, he or she may have a concussion:
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Bothered by light or noise.
Bothered by light or noise.
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Headache.
Headache.
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Nausea or vomiting.
Nausea or vomiting.
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Balance problems or dizziness.
Balance problems or dizziness.
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Double or blurry vision.
Double or blurry vision.
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Concentration or memory problems, or confusion.
Concentration or memory problems, or confusion.
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Feeling sluggish, hazy foggy or groggy.
Feeling sluggish, hazy foggy or groggy.
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Just “not feeling right” or “feeling down.”
Just “not feeling right” or “feeling down.”
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Keep your child out of play. Concussions take
time to heal. Returning to play before a health care provider says it’s OK can
cause permanent brain damage.
Keep your child out of play. Concussions take
time to heal. Returning to play before a health care provider says it’s OK can
cause permanent brain damage.
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Be sure your child’s coach is aware of any
previous concussion.
Be sure your child’s coach is aware of any
previous concussion.
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If you think your child has a concussion, seek
medical attention right away.
If you think your child has a concussion, seek
medical attention right away.
safety
App
App
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One in four women are sexually assaulted in
college. Men can be victims of sexual abuse, too.
One in four women are sexually assaulted in
college. Men can be victims of sexual abuse, too.
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It’s easy to feel safe in your own community,
but there’s nothing wrong with being prepared and having a plan.
It’s easy to feel safe in your own community,
but there’s nothing wrong with being prepared and having a plan.
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Circle of 6 is a free app that prevents violence
before it happens.
Circle of 6 is a free app that prevents violence
before it happens.
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This app allows you to contact people discreetly
in three different ways.
This app allows you to contact people discreetly
in three different ways.
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Text your circle that you simply need to talk if
you’re in distress.
Text your circle that you simply need to talk if
you’re in distress.
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Alert your circle that you’re in an
uncomfortable situation and you need an interruption – like a phone call – to
excuse yourself.
Alert your circle that you’re in an
uncomfortable situation and you need an interruption – like a phone call – to
excuse yourself.
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If you’re out late and you lose track of your
friends, you can text them your location and ask them to come get you.
If you’re out late and you lose track of your
friends, you can text them your location and ask them to come get you.
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All of the messages are ready to go, so it just
takes two taps on your phone. The location text includes a GPS link to where
you are.
All of the messages are ready to go, so it just
takes two taps on your phone. The location text includes a GPS link to where
you are.
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Circle of 6 also comes pre-programmed with two
national hotlines including one for relationship advice.
Circle of 6 also comes pre-programmed with two
national hotlines including one for relationship advice.
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Don’t leave your safety up to chance. Download
this free app and set up your circle, today.
Don’t leave your safety up to chance. Download
this free app and set up your circle, today.
For more
information, visit health.mesacounty.us and mesacountyhealth.com.
information, visit health.mesacounty.us and mesacountyhealth.com.