SAUGERTIES JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Call Box A

Saugerties, New York   12477

Phone (845) 247-6561                 Thomas J. Averill  - Principal – Jr. High

 April 17, 2008

 Dear Parents/Guardians:

As a follow up to the April 16^th letter, the Board of Health has requested a second notification.  Due to the several confirmed cases of chicken pox the health department has suggested any unvaccinated child to get vaccinated and those with only one varicella vaccine to contact their physicians about getting a second one now.  Please watch your child for the following symptoms. 

If the symptoms occur, call your family physician.

Incubation Period: 

Symptoms usually appear 14-16 days after exposure.

Common Signs and Symptoms: 

Rash that first appears on the trunk (stomach and back) and spreads to the face, arms and legs.  The rash appears to be small water blisters.  Your child may have a fever or stomach ache for the few days before the rash appears.

In a day or two, the rash will form crusts that will remain for a few days.  As the blisters spread, some will be healing as new one appear.  Students must be home for 6 days and/or all pox scabbed over.  The school nurse must also see students

before returning to class.

Notify the School Health Office at 247-6566, if you child becomes ill with chicken pox.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

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