You may have noticed many of your friends, family, and teachers have been at home with a cold or flu. This is because October to May is known as the flu season. Many students have gotten sick and missed a lot of school, which is causing them to have bad attendance and fall behind on classwork. Sophomore Lola Shumow said, “Missing school was really awful because I was so sick, I couldn’t do work at home. Coming back to school was really weird and a huge adjustment because I had so much to make up.”
Missing school was really awful because I was so sick, I couldn’t do work at home. Coming back to school was really weird and a huge adjustment because I had so much to make up.
— Lola Shumow
Staying healthy is important so you don’t have to miss school/work. According to the University of California San Fransisco, there are things you can do. Here are some of their Tips to stay healthy during sick season.
- Get a flu shot. Ask your parent or guardian to schedule an appointment for your yearly flu shot.
- If you feel sick, it is recommended to stay home from school or work.
- If you have the flu, make sure you’re fever-free at least 24 hours before returning to school/work.
- Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough and sneeze.
- Wash and sanitize your hands frequently.
- Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose.
- Clean and sanitize frequently touched surfaces.
- Practice healthy habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
