There is a severe children's bed shortage in all New England hospitals because of an increase in respiratory viruses. We are seeing a tremendous amount of RSV, a respiratory virus, which can make babies very sick and in need of hospital care; some babies are being cared for in emergency room...
Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all the wonderful students, parents, and staff here at TA. We have much to be grateful for. Illnesses Please be thoughtful with Thanksgiving gatherings next week. The elderly can be made very sick by influenza and Covid, and infants younger than 24 months can be hospitalized...
Influenza We are still seeing some cases of influenza (flu). We had fewer students out this week. There are at least 3 other viruses making students sick.Flu shots help; please consider having students get their flu shots. Parents can call Upper Valley Pediatrics, 802-785-4722 if you don't know where else to...
Influenza We have several cases of confirmed influenza (flu). We had 11-27 students with fever out each day this week. There are at least 3 other viruses making students sick.Flu shots help; please consider having students get their flu shots. Call Upper Valley Pediatrics, 802-785-4722, if you don't know where to...
Dental Care The Ronald McDonald Dental Van will be at Thetford Academy from Nov. 2-7. If you would like your student's teeth cleaned, please complete the dental permission form and return to Nurse Ellen by October 31st. Students in need of emotional support Please reach out to your parents and family, a counselor, the...
We had 114 students and staff receive vaccinations at the flu and Covid clinics today. A big thank you to Upper Valley Pediatrics for making that possible!! Dental Care The Ronald McDonald Dental Van will be at Thetford Academy from Nov. 2-7. Please fill out the dental form if you want your child's...
Upcoming Vaccination Clinics and Dental Care Flu Clinic October 13th for students and staffThetford Academy will again host a flu vaccination clinic for students and staff. This will be Thursday Oct. 13th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (those over 65 please get your high-dose flu vaccine at your doctor/pharmacy). Please see attached...
We are seeing slightly fewer students out sick with upper respiratory viruses (cold/cough/sore throat) at the end of this week. We are hopeful that both this non-Covid virus and Covid may be decreasing some. Friendly remindersL If your student is sick, please let the Main Office or Health Office know what symptoms they are having...
Friendly reminders: If your student is sick, please let the main office or school nurse know what symptoms they are having when you call in. If your student has: a fever over 100.0 degrees, vomiting, headache, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea, significant congestion (that's not allergies), communicable rash (scarlet fever, impetigo) they must stay home.The...
Friendly reminders: If your student is sick, please let the Main Office or the school nurse know what symptoms they are having when you call in. If your student has: a fever over 100.0 degrees, vomiting, headache, sore throat, nausea, diarrhea, significant congestion (that's not allergies), communicable rash (scarlet fever, impetigo) they must...