CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
The CDC announcement from 3/1/24 advises:

When people get sick with a respiratory virus, the updated guidance recommends that they stay home and away from others. For people with COVID-19 and influenza, treatment is available and can lessen symptoms and lower the risk of severe illness. The recommendations suggest returning to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without use of a fever-reducing medication.

Once people resume normal activities, they are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days to curb disease spread, such as taking more steps for cleaner air, enhancing hygiene practices, wearing a well-fitting mask, keeping a distance from others, and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses.

CDC provides active recommendations on core prevention. Learn more at this link.

Glenbard District 87 Health and Wellness Plan
Effective June 5, 2023

We continue our commitment to maintaining health and wellness in school. Please review the items noted below.

• Your health and others’ health is a shared responsibility.
• Vaccination resources (influenza, COVID-19, meningococcal disease, chicken pox, etc.) will be publicized. Resource links can be found here.
• Testing resources will be publicized.

To prevent and respond to illness, be aware of health recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including, but not limited to:

COVID-19

Influenza (flu)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)

Prevention Reminders

• Wash hands frequently
• Be aware of symptoms/health
• Cover nose and mouth with tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Our Practices

• Glenbard online health reporting form/process will no longer exist. Our health offices are available to answer questions and support families, students and staff.
• Facility focus on cleaning and air quality is ongoing.
• Masks available in health offices for students or staff to use.
• Masks are not required in health office. We may post a sign asking for mask to be worn if feeling ill.

2023-24 Immunization Data Summary Reports

• Glenbard East (2023-24)
• Glenbard North (2023-24)
• Glenbard South (2023-24)
• Glenbard West (2023-24)

Health Department Links

DuPage County Health Department

Illinois Department of Public Health 

DuPage Health Department Mental Health Resources