As we are now entering the rainy season, we would like to remind parents and guardians that respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold and influenza, are more commonly seen among school-aged children during this time of year.
The School Nurse’s Office is concerned about the health and well-being of all our students. To help prevent and reduce the spread of infections within the school, we kindly ask for your cooperation with the following measures:
1. Mild symptoms
If your child has mild symptoms, such as a runny nose or cough, but does not have a fever, we kindly ask that you ensure your child wears a face mask throughout the school day.
2. Fever
If your child has a body temperature of 37.5°C or higher, we recommend that they stay home to rest or seek medical attention. Please report the absence due to illness to registrar@spip.in.th. If a medical certificate is available, please attach it to the email.
3. Care at the School Nurse’s Office
If a student becomes unwell while at school and visits the School Nurse’s Office, and the nurse records a temperature of 37.5°C or higher, the nurse will provide initial care, including administering fever-reducing medication where appropriate. The student will then rest in the Nurse’s Office for observation, and the parent/guardian will be contacted to arrange for the student to return home and continue resting. This is to ensure that the student receives appropriate care and to help reduce the risk of spreading infection to other students.
4. Supporting students’ immunity
We recommend that parents and guardians consider having their child receive an influenza vaccination annually. This can help strengthen immunity, reduce the likelihood of illness, and reduce the severity of influenza if infection occurs.
Thank you for your kind cooperation and support in helping us maintain a healthy and safe environment for all students.