MJ Health Office Newsletter

Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick? Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can affect your body in surprising ways. Sarah Jacoby of Today investigates and interviews experts

Norovirus, the highly conagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and preventionBC TODAY's health reporter, Caroline Kee reports. Click here to learn more

Experts explain how to keep yourself safe from the stomach bug. Sarah Jacoby of Today reports

A recent explosion in strep infections, many of which are presenting with few or atypical symptoms, is concerning experts around the U.S.And while it is typical to see strep throat spike around this time of year, this is the worst it has been in a long time, the experts warn. Click here for more information.

Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) affects millions of Americans. Consulting with a dermatologist is a great first step to understanding the severity of your eczema. Here is a list from Schweriger Dermatology Group of 7 home remedies that can bring you relief.

CDC released updated Respiratory Virus Guidance in response to the decreasing risk that COVID-19 poses to the population. This updated Guidance includes strategies to protect people at highest risk of getting seriously ill and provides actionable recommendations for people with common viral respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Click here to learn more.

Experts explain the different symptoms of the flu, COVID-19, the common cold or RSV and how to protect kids from seasonal illnesses. Click here to learn more

COVID testing guidelines and what we know about how long you're contagious have changed since the start of the pandemic.

Epidemiologists provide guidance on which tests to do, when to do them and how to interpret them. Click here to read: when you should test; if you could be contagious after a negative test; when you are no longer contagious; and how long you should isolate.

Experts from Children’s Specialized Hospital are providing quick and free virtual developmental screenings for children ages 1 to 5 years old via video or phone.

Each screening will take approximately 30 minutes and will include an interactive questionnaire and conversation between parent(s), child and Children's Specialized Hospital staff. Families will also receive valuable resources about early childhood development. Click here to learn more

We are no longer required to report COVID-19 cases to the state of NJ ,the Student COVID Reporting form is now closed. We still encourage you to stay home and isolate yourself from others if you have COVID or any COVID symptoms. Click this link to use the CDC COVID Calculator if you need guidance about returning to school.

Illness Prevention Strategies

Click here to review updated guidelines from the CDC and NJDOH

NJDOH COVID-19 Information for Communities and the General Public:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_community.shtml

Get the Facts about Coronavirus:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Symptoms of COVID-19:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

How to Protect Yourself:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

What to Do if You Are Sick:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

Austim Awareness Society www.autism-society.org

Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org 800-342-2383

Epilepsy Foundation http://www.epilepsy.com

Food Allergy Network https://www.foodallergy.org

Salvation Army http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

Snack Safely (Guide to current ingredients in many common snack items. Beneficial to all who have a food allergy/intolerance/sensitivity. Updated regularly.) SnackSafely.com

New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program - includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. That means qualified NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low-cost healthcare coverage that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services, and even hospitalization.

If you are a NJ resident and you need more information on this program, please read through the pages of this website and see how to become a member of NJ FamilyCare.

Individuals ineligible for NJ FamilyCare can find information on other insurance affordability programs at www.getcovered.nj.gov.

Please notify Mrs. Kramer, RN if your child is COVID positive or if he or she is a contact of someone COVID positive at: Annemarie.Kramer@sbschools.org

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services REQUIRES all children

attending preschool programs to provide documentation each year indicating your child has had the influenza vaccine. Your child MUST have an INFLUENZA VACCINE EACH YEAR that they attend preschool.

Please have your child’s physician complete this requirement and send documentation to Mrs. Kramer at Monmouth Junction School’s Health Office by the end of December. This requirement must be met in order to remain in the Preschool Program.

If you are registering for the 2025-2026 school year, your child must turn 5 on or before October 31, 2025. Registering early is important to our school as it may impact staffing. Tell your friends, neighbors, and other family members to register their Kindergarten children soon if they will be coming to MJ in September.

See this flyer for more information.

Your child needs to have a completed health registration to start the school year. All kindergarten, preschool, and transfer students need to have submitted the following:

• A completed physical exam form based on an exam done within a year of the start of school
  
• A completed immunization record based on the minimum immunization requirements for school attendance in New Jersey. Click here to view questions and answers on Immunization Regulations
  
• Documentation of a TB (tuberculosis screening test- PPD or IGRA) only if student was born in another country or entering a US school from another country for the first time
• A completed health history

Email: Annemarie.Kramer@sbschools.org
Location: 631 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA
Phone: 732-329-6981