Prince George County, MD. – Positive measles cases have been reported in John Hanson Montessori, John Hanson Montessori, Prince George County, Maryland.
There is no words about whether an individual is a student or a staff member.
I sent a letter to the parents and staff of John Hanson Montressori. Read the entire letter below.
“Prince George’s S County Public School (PGCPS) is in close cooperation with Prince George County Health (PGHD) in accordance with the measles identified in Oxon Hill’s John Hanson Montessori. Lastly known exposure on the campus cannot provide additional details for positive individuals in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
Measles are infectious viral infections. For individuals who have measles, falls, and rubges (MMR) vaccines, the risk of contraction is very low. However, individuals who are not vaccinated have a much higher risk of infection and complications.
The health and safety of students and staff are our top priority. We are actively monitoring the situation with close adjustment, tracking cases and necessary preventive measures with PGHD. We are also doing our best to provide families with information on symptoms, prevention and stages to protect the school community.
Important health update of the superintendent
As measles increases throughout the United States, Prince George ‘S County Public Schools (PGCP) is closely cooperated with Prince George’s County Health DipartMent (PGHD) to monitor and respond to local influences.
In addition to the last exposure on March 12, there is a growing concern about sharing news on measles in one of our schools. After that, it can look like a small row and a red rash that can last for 5-6 days.
Measles vaccination (MMR) is very low in risk. However, individuals who are not vaccinated have a much higher risk of infection. Students or staff who are not vaccinated by the school that have been confirmed by preventive measures are excluded from learning or work until 21 days after the last confirmation.
Measles are seriously interested, but are not the only health risk we are facing.
We are in the middle of the flu season, and as you know, our community has recently experienced two flu -related deaths. This reminds us of the importance of protecting our health and taking measures to prevent the spread of disease.
Your health and safety are our top priority.
We urge you to keep your boundaries, practice good hygiene, and take your children home when you are sick. Vaccination is also an important step in keeping the school safely. MMR vaccines greatly reduce the risk of measles, and the flu vaccine helps prevent serious diseases.
PGCPS has taken precautions to slow the spread of diseases in our school, including strengthening cleaning and increasing disinfection in the maturity area. Vaccine vaccination clinic hosting in school; Tightly cooperate with local health authorities to monitor and track the trend of disease.
We all play an important role in keeping school healthy. Children offer the latest information on vaccinations, strengthen proper hand washing, and if you are not in good body, leave them at home.
Thank you for your partnership to protect the welfare of the school community.
thank you,
Milad House II
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Health authorities call for vaccines
What they say:
As measles are described as “one of the most infectious diseases in the world,” health officials continue to call for attention, but Dr. Lucia or Telli of Maryland Health says they should not worry too much if they are vaccinated.
“If you are currently suffering from measles in the United States, it is not mainly to be vaccinated. It is important to keep the vaccine in the latest state. There are two actually effective and safe vaccines that prevent measles. The dose is 93 % effective, the dose is 97 % effective, and the handicrafts of the reaction to the center of the prediction center and infectious diseases said:
Some of the initial symptoms of measles are heat, runny nose, red eyes and coughing. Then the rash begins to appear on the face before spreading to the rest of the body.
If you think it is exposed, you should immediately contact the doctor. Donatelli added that the best way to protect yourself from the disease is to be vaccinated.
“If you are planning to go anywhere abroad, make sure you are vaccinated for measles,” she said.
Source: Information from John Hanson Montessori, the Ministry of Health, Maryland, Virginia, DC.
