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Medical Department
| Miss Cynthia Hoens, MSN, RN, C, CPNP, is our "on-call" nursing and medical consultant. Cynthia holds an undergraduate degree (BSci) in Nursing from Villanova University. She also holds a Master's degree (MS) in Nursing from Villanova and she is accredited as a Nurse Practitioner. Cynthia is now a pre-doctoral candidate at Villanova. Cynthia regularly advises us on matters relating to the health and safety of our children at Discoveryland. |
| The Flu and your child We all have heard about the new strain of flu that is on the horizon and is being talked about so much in the press. It is called the H1N1 or "Swine Flu". In studying it's effects and it's epidemiology I have advised the school to perform several functions. First and foremost is for you to check with your pediatrician about this most important matter. Get his/her advice on the flu shot and if it is right for you and/or your child. There is a lot of controversy about whether the flu shot will be available in time and if it will be effective. Again, check with your doctor and pediatrician. Also, make sure that your child is up to date with their immunizations and that the school has a record of the shots on file. This is very important! Second, I have advised the school to ensure that all teachers and staff are immunized and when the shots are available they will work on this promptly. Third, the school is undergoing an intensive cleaning regimen which they plan to keep up throughout the flu season and beyond. This regimen will ensure that childrens' hands are washed regularly and that toys that a child may put into his/her mouth are set aside for special cleaning. Fourth, if the school suspects that a child has the flu or exhibits a temperature of 101F or more, the parent will be called and the child will be placed in a special area away from others. The school will provide more details on this if it occurs. Discoveryland has always gotten through these "outbreaks" each year with minimal problems because the teachers and staff are so scrupulous in their cleaning. We hope and pray that this year's flu season will be minimal in it's effects on us. |
