Austin Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

Flu Season is Here!

  • Wash hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Avoid close contact with those who are already sick.
  • Get plenty of sleep.
  • Eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids.
  • Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or the crook of your arm.
  • Stay home if ill for at least 24 hours after fever is gone.
  • If your child has been diagnosed by a doctor with having the flu, please notify our clinic.

Please help us keep everyone healthy and adhere to the reminders above.

The teachers will be happy to have work ready to go home if you request this of them.

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