Category Archives: Nurse Dolly

Flu Update from Nurse Dolly

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Doug Cornelius

Influenza- like illness in the Newton Public Schools remains low. However, health officials caution a third wave of H1N1 could occur in the future. It’s not too late to get vaccinated! The health department has both H1N1 and seasonal influenza … Continue reading →

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Flu Clinic Postponed

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Doug Cornelius

The H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Clinic scheduled for February 10 has been postponed to February 24 due to anticipated inclement weather on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The rescheduled clinic will be: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and … Continue reading →

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Flu Update #8

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Doug Cornelius

Influenza-like illness in the Newton Public Schools and throughout Massachusetts remains low. However, New England typically sees influenza cases peak in February and March. It is unknown what this new type of influenza will do this winter. Therefore it remains … Continue reading →

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Flu Update #7 From Nurse Dolly

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Doug Cornelius

The school-based H1N1 vaccination clinics were completed as of Monday, December 21.  The Health and Human Services Department has vaccinated more than 4,000 students. One vaccine manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, has issued a non-safety related recall of some of its vaccine … Continue reading →

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Flu Update #6 from Nurse Dolly

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Doug Cornelius

Cases of influenza-like illness in the Newton Public Schools are decreasing. The most recent data show that district-wide, less than 1 percent of students are out sick with influenza-like illness. It is uncertain if the illness level will remain low … Continue reading →

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Flu Update #5 From Nurse Dolly

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Doug Cornelius

About 2 percent of Newton Public Schools students are absent due to known influenza-like illness.  Individual classes and schools may have higher illness rates with clusters of students who are ill.  The overall ILI rate is gradually increasing. To control … Continue reading →

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Flu Update #4

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Doug Cornelius

There has been an increase in the rate of absences in the Newton Public Schools due to influenza-like illness. This is expected and consistent with what is being reported across the state. As of Wednesday, Oct. 28, Less than 1 … Continue reading →

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H1N1 Policy for the Newton Schools

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Doug Cornelius

The H1N1 (swine) influenza will continue to be a public health challenge in the upcoming school year. State and federal public health authorities believe that the disease will be easy to catch and will cause mild illness in most people. … Continue reading →

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News From Nurse Dolly

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Doug Cornelius

Wow, we are just flying towards the end of the year! I just want to let all of you know about a few things: 1. The flu: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the latest information regarding the … Continue reading →

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