There is a reported case of chickenpox at Kenton Senior High.
There is also a reported case of Fifth’s Disease, which is viral communicable condition that follows a viral infection by 7-10 days.
Its symptoms give a “slapped cheek” appearance to the cheeks with activity. It can be accompanied by low grade fever, slight nausea, and a raised rash that starts on the arms and legs and moves to the trunk of the body. The disease is spread through respiratory secretions so hand washing frequently and after coughing and sneezing is a must.
Symptoms last 5 to 7 days. No need for exclusion unles there is fever and/or nausea.
Recently there have been diagnosed 2 cases of chickenpox at KMS and 1 case at Hardin Central.
There is risk for exposure to this virus for the following health conditions:
- current chemotherapy of anyone exposed to the child with chickenpox
- current immunosuppressant medications – steroids, etc.
- first trimester pregnancy
The incubation period for this disesase is 14- 21 days. The lesions appear as small clear fluid filled blisters on the skin. Even with children who have had the chickenpox vaccine ( varicella), some cases are still reported in this population. If you have questions about the health of anyone in your family regarding exposure, please contact your health care provider or the Kenton Hardin Health Department.
Lunch menus for December are available on the Cafeteria page.
All college bound seniors need to get the college entry required vaccines which include the following:
TDaP (tetanus, diptheria, pertussis- whopping cough; MMR (both rubeola and rubella and mumps); Varicella (chickenpox); Meningitis and Hepatitis B. These can be obtained at the Kenton Hardin Health Department in Kenton. Please call between the hours of 8:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. at 419-673-6230.
The cost, if the child is 18 years old and younger is as follows:
1 vaccine $24; 2 vaccines $34; 3 vaccines $44.00
The costs of these vaccines rise considerably after the child reaches the age of 19. If the child is on Medicaid, please take the child’s medicaid card with you at the time the shots are going to be given.
Any questions, please call 419-673-0775, option 6 to talk with the Kenton City Scools Nurse or call your child’s health care provider.
