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Published on: 9/5/2009
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Deb Herrmann, Becky Esping and Mary Carter are three nurses who have been instrumental in helping prepare their respective districts.
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The reason they are super-vigilant with the kids is "the age range hit hardest is 5 to 24," said Carter, R.N., of the Tracy Area District.
"There's a disproportionate number of cases in that age group."
Parents will be called to come get their child.
"Parents need to be prepared with a plan," said Carter.
Day care operators won't want sick children or their siblings who might infect the others in their care.
"Employers need to plan due to sick employees or people being home with sick family members," she added.
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"Don't give them Tylenol or Motrin and send them to school," warned Carter.
"If you have a fever, most illnesses are still contagious."
"When it comes, it will spread quickly," she said.
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School isn't the only place you can pick up flu, warned Carter.
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