Swine Flu Update
Dear Parents:
We wanted to keep you informed about the H1N1 – Swine Flu issue. We now have four confirmed cases of BWA Students with H1N1.
Bridgewater Academy’s policy concerning H1N1 is as follows:
- If a student is running a fever they should be kept home until they are fever free for at least 24hours without the aid of medication.
- Students will be excused for the day(s) they miss with a doctor’s note if the student is out 2 or more days if H1N1 symptoms are prevalent.
- Seek medical advice if symptoms of H1N1 are present.
Symptoms include (according to DHEC)
- Fever (usually high)
- Headache
- Extreme tiredness
- Dry cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Muscle aches
Occasionally, stomach symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Please contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns.
