Spring Into Action: Allergy Management in Schools

Allergies and allergic asthma are common among children in the United States. For instance, 8.5 percent of youngsters under age 18 have hay fever, aka allergic rhinitis, and 10 percent have respiratory allergies. As a school-based health professional, part of your job is to take the lead in mitigating students’ allergy symptoms and maintaining a […]

Flu Season Tips for School Nurses: Keeping Students Healthy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 12,000 and 52,000 people died annually from influenza between 2010 and 2020. During the 2022-2023 season, there were more than 360,000 flu-related hospital visits and more than 15 million total medical visits. Flu is a serious business, and school-aged children are at a high […]