SEDOL Nursing Newsletter

Since Thursday, April 24, 2025, four confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Illinois. The measles virus spreads easily through contact respiratory droplets and via airborne spread. The virus can remain airborne for up to two hours after an infectious person leaves an area. Measles is highly contagious. Up to 90% of susceptible people who have contact with someone with measles will develop measles. Patients are contagious starting four days before through four days after rash onset (with rash onset date being day zero). Anyone with measles should isolate during that time except to seek necessary medical care. Vaccination is the best protection against measles. Those traveling internationally, especially to countries where there are known measles outbreaks, should ensure they are up to date on all their vaccinations. Those traveling within the U.S. to areas with measles outbreaks should ensure they are up to date on their measles vaccinations. MMR is a measles containing vaccine that is highly effective in providing measles immunity. The Illinois Department of Public Health, dictates that susceptible contacts who are not vaccinated and do not receive the vaccine within 72 hours of exposure will be excluded from school for 21 days after the onset of the last case. If your child is not vaccinated against MMR and is exposed to measles, they can be vaccinated within 3 days of exposure.

If you'd like more information about Measles in Illinois, please visit the IDPH Measles Website.

Students in Kindergarten, second, sixth and ninth grade are required to have a dental exam completed. SEDOL nursing has sent out reminders to those families who still need to bring an exam to the school. For any questions, please contact your SEDOL nurse.

Summer is coming! It's time to enjoy the sunshine and the outdoors. But Fall is around the corner and your student may need a physical and immunizations for school. Make sure to set up an appointment with your healthcare provider.

Students entering Kindergarten, sixth, ninth and twelfth grade require a physical exam and/or immunizations for school attendance. Students who want to participate in sports at Cyd Lash must have a sports physical, dated within the last year, on file in the health office. Check out the Health Department flyer for a list of resources.