Message from Nurse Anderson

Hello Bolden Family!

My name is Tanisha Anderson and I am your school nurse. Throughout my nursing career I have worked as a mother/baby nurse, served as a nurse manager of a post partum and nursery unit, a nursing administrative coordinator, and a school nurse. I look forward to working with all of you this year and in the years to come.

It is October, the month that begins autumn foliage, fall festivals, and respiratory illnesses.  We join the local Health Officers in reminding you of the value of immunizations.

Flu Information: The flu season typically begins in October and lasts through March.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each season with rare exceptions.  https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm

COVID-19 Information:  As we approach the fall and winter seasons, we may see an increase in COVID cases.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 6 months and older should receive the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine if it has been at least two months after getting the last COVID-19 vaccine. 

Parents should speak with their healthcare provider about details, such as timing, shots required, and eligibility.

For all Respiratory Illnesses: 

• Please monitor for cold, COVID-like, and Flu-like symptoms, and keep children home if they are sick.
• If you suspect COVID or your child has been recently exposed to someone with COVID please follow the CDC protocol for testing.
• If you need free at-home COVID tests, 
  • You can come by to Maplewood Town Hall; the Health Department can provide free in-home COVID tests.
  • You may also order FREE 4 boxes of in-home COVID tests from the federal government online:  https://www.covid.gov/tests
• COVID vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are now available at CVS and Walgreens; check for availability for children and check with your health insurance for vaccination coverage.
•  To find vaccine locations - Flu and COVID - visit Vaccines.gov. 

SOMSD 2023-2024 School Year Guidelines can be found on the SOMSD website.  

https://www.somsd.k12.nj.us/mdocs-posts/2023-2024-school-year-guidelines-revised-9-4-2023/

We wish you a healthy and happy autumn!