Information About Respiratory Illnesses

February 17, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As respiratory virus season continues, we are seeing a rise in colds, coughs, and sore throats.

Many of these symptoms are caused by common respiratory viruses, including influenza (flu),

COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), all of which have resulted in elevated

emergency department visits this season. These viral infections can spread easily, leading to

fever, congestion, coughing, and fatigue...

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Información Sobre Enfermedades Respiratorias

Estimados padres y tutores,

A medida que continua la temporada de virus respiratorios, estamos viendo un aumento en

resfriados, tos y dolores de garganta. Muchos de los síntomas están causados por virus

comunes, incluyendo la influenza, COVID-19, y virus respiratorio sincitial, lo cual ha resultado en

un aumento de las visitas a la sala de emergencias esta temporada. Estas infecciones virales

pueden propagarse fácilmente, provocando fiebre, congestión, tos, y fatiga...

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Tips For a Successful School Year

The John Lewis Middle School Health Office assists your student in accessing learning. We appreciate your assistance with this by:

• Ensuring your student(s) meet State of Illinois and Waukegan Public School District 60 mandated health requirements (immunizations and physical examinations) prior to the first day of school entry.
• Reminding your student(s): if your student is ill, the student must be seen in the Health Office prior to contacting you, the parent.
• Please tell your student to go to the Health Office and see the Nurse if they are not feeling well.
• Maintain working telephone numbers and current emergency contact names and numbers with the Health Office.
• Students must be present in class to access academic content/learning.