Health
When feeling sick with a respiratory virus, like COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)), the CDC has recommended the following guidance:
Remain at home for at least 24 hours until symptoms are improved. If a fever is present, you may resume normal activities once you are fever-free without use of a fever-reducing medication for 24 hours.
When resuming normal activities, you are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days including wearing a well-fitting mask, good hygiene (covering your cough and sneeze, washing your hands), and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses.
Please consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s symptoms or if their symptoms persist.
DMS school nurse contact information is:
Karen Doyle, MSN, BSN, RN
Email: kdoyle@duxbury.k12.ma.us
Phone: 781-934-7640
DMS Health Office Fax: 781-934-6083
Important – Students Entering 7-8th Grade
Students entering Grade 7 must be fully immunized (105 CMR 220.00) and have a current physical exam (M.G.L. c.71, s.57) on record, completed during 6th grade or the summer before 7th grade. This should be on file in the school health office or exclusion from school may occur.