URGENT MESSAGE - Whooping Cough

Yesterday afternoon we were informed by Janie Cambron, the Regional Epidemiologist of the Green River District Health Department that a student at the 4-6 Campus had positively been diagnosed with Pertussis, or Whooping Cough. She encouraged us to resend to all of our parents information concerning Pertussis.

Because of its highly contagious nature, I encourage all parents to review the attached information sent to us for distribution by Janie. The letter, FACT SHEET and information concerning the Tetanus Vaccine will be sent home later today with all students who attend the 4-6 Campus.

We encourage you to pay special attention to the FACT SHEET. If you or any member of your family show any of the symptoms, it is important that you be tested and appropriately treated. The information is not meant to alarm you, but rather for you to be educated on and be watchful of any symptoms associated with this disease. We are thankful to the Green River District Health Department for their help and support.

Please let me assure that we are working diligently to provide necessary education concerning Pertussis with the faculty and administration at each of school sites. Sherry Krampe, the OCS Student Health Coordinator, has provided excellent training for all involved. Of particular importance is her assistance in assuring that our classroom environments are clean and bacteria-free.

Special thanks go to Sherry and our Health Techs for all the special gift of service they provide to our students and their families.