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AUGUST 2020
Information about Covid-19 for Parents
A little information on COVID-19 for parents as we look towards the coming school year.
As many parents are aware, this coming school year will be different from any year we have
seen in the past. As schools work hard to comply with the ever-changing requirements,
here are some tips for parents to prepare. First, please be patient with the teachers and
staff. They do not make the rules/laws and they are working hard to comply with regula-
tions, along with keeping our kids healthy and in school. This is not easy any year but even
more so in the new world of COVID-19.
Zachary Bailey, M.D. Shawna Clark, DNP
Emily Lieuallen, DO Rafffaella Betza, M.D.
Nora Healey, FNP
Janessa Sickler, DO
David Hall, M.D.
Face Coverings
Although this is challenging for many, cloth face coverings are meant to protect other
people in case the wearer is unknowingly infected but does not have symptoms. Cloth face
coverings are not surgical masks, respirators, or other medical personal protective equip-
ment.
Face Covering should be worn by all students and are most essential in times when
physical distancing is difficult to maintain. Kids should be frequently reminded not to
touch the face covering and to wash their hands frequently. Note: Cloth face cover-
ings should not be placed on children younger than 2 years old
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Hand Hygiene and Respiratory Etiquette
Teach and reinforce handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap
and water are not readily available, hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol can be
used. Encourage students to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Used tissues should
be thrown in the trash and hands washed immediately with soap and water for at least 20
seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
As we close, keep in mind that this virus does not discriminate and those who become
infected with this virus are people just like you and me. The schools, parents, and students
will be directed by the public health department on the appropriate action that will need to
be taken including when to isolate/quarantine, when to seek medical care, and when they
can return to school. (Remember to remain patient with the schools and healthcare pro-
viders as we continue to make adjustments with recommendations as the best information
available to us will continue to change). Please feel free to contact your healthcare provider
or the health department for any questions or concerns you may have.
Immunizations
It’s that time of year again! As we prepare for our kids to go back to school, making sure
they are up to date on their immunizations is even more important this year. As we continue
to face many uncertainties one thing remains the same, making sure our kids are vaccinat-
ed is the single most effective way to assure vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks
do not occur. Call your healthcare provider or the health department to make sure your kids
are up to date on school required and recommended vaccinations such as HPV, Meningo-
coccal, Tetanus (Tdap), Hep A & B, and even the annual flu.
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Adolescent Well-Care Visits
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Bright Futures Guidelines recommend annu-
al well-care visits during early childhood and adolescence. Annual well-care visits during
adolescence promote healthy behaviors, prevent risky ones, and detect conditions that can
interfere with physical, social, and emotional development. The Grant County Health De-
partment promotes these recommendations as well.
These well-care exams also include but are not limited to a vision screen, physical health
assessment, and review of age-appropriate nutrition, physical activity, safety, and social
topics. The OSAA Sports Physical form required to compete in Oregon Jr/Sr High School
athletic activities can also be completed during this visit. Don’t wait until practice starts,
make an appointment today.
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