Berkley Street Nurse Page

Welcome to my web site! This web site was created for Teachers, Parents and Students. It was designed to be informative and instructional, providing you with many health related resources. Please email me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Is it the Flu or just a Cold?

SYMPTOMS	COLD	FLU
Fever	Rare	Yes, often high (102 to 104 F) lasts three days
Headache	Rare	Yes, sudden and can be severe
Aches and pains	Mild	Usual, often severe
Fatigue and weakness	Mild	Yes, sudden and can last two to three weeks
Extreme exhaustion	Never	Yes
Stuffy nose	Common	Sometimes
Sneezing	Common	Sometimes
Sore throat	Common	Sometimes
Chest discomfort, cough	Mild hacking cough	Common, can be severe

For more information go to the following websites:

http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

To find a center to get a flu shot:

http://www.findaflushot.com/

Parents, please notify the Health Office when your child has any of the following contagious diseases:

A note will go home to alert parents of the specific illness along with its signs and symptoms.