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Listen "Back to School: Navigating Germs and Illness with Colleen Shea"
Episode Synopsis
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Colleen Shea joins us to discuss how parents can navigate the back-to-school season safely. We cover managing common illnesses, understanding the role of fever in building immunity, essential hygiene practices like hand washing and cough etiquette, and knowing when to call a doctor. Learn key guidelines to keep children healthy as they transition back to group settings.
Meet Our Guest: Colleen Shea is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Salem Hospital and Fox Hill’s healthcare consultant. She advises: “Getting enough sleep... will also keep the body healthy and hopefully send off some viruses as well.”
Top Takeaways
Illness is normal in a group setting; it helps the body build essential immunity.
Fever is defined as 100.4°F or higher. Treat the child’s comfort, not just the temperature.
Keep children home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
Helpful Links & Tools
Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/
Meet Our Guest: Colleen Shea is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Salem Hospital and Fox Hill’s healthcare consultant. She advises: “Getting enough sleep... will also keep the body healthy and hopefully send off some viruses as well.”
Top Takeaways
Illness is normal in a group setting; it helps the body build essential immunity.
Fever is defined as 100.4°F or higher. Treat the child’s comfort, not just the temperature.
Keep children home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
Helpful Links & Tools
Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/
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