Health Services

Welcome to the Nurse's Office,

My name is Susan Rozier and I am proud to be part of this wonderful Chaminade family as your school nurse.

If your son needs to take medicine at school, it must go through the nurse's office.  Please check the Health Service page on the portal regularly for updates on healthcare issues.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at or call the Nurse's Office at 314-993-4400 x 119.  I look forward to watching your sons grow into healthy, well-educated Chaminade gentlemen in the Marianist tradition.

  • Flu Vs. Cold Guidelines

    Is it the Flu or a Cold?

    Here are some general guidelines you may follow. If your son has Flu like symptoms with fever, he must stay out of school for 24 hours after his fever subsides without the use of anti fever medication.

    Symptom

    Cold

    Flu

    Fever

    Fever is rare with a cold.

    Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu.

    Coughing

    A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.


    A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).

    Aches

    Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.


    Severe aches and pains are common with the flu.

    Stuffy Nose


    Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.

    Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the flu.

    Chills


    Chills are uncommon with a cold.

    60% of people who have the flu experience chills.

    Tiredness


    Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.

    Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu.

    Sneezing


    Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.

    Sneezing is not common with the flu.

    Sudden Symptoms

    Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.


    The flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.

    Headache


    A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold, unless it is sinus congestion.

    A headache is very common with the flu, present in 80% of flu cases.

    Sore Throat


    Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.

    Sore throat may or not be present with the flu,

    Chest Discomfort


    Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.

    Chest discomfort is often severe with the flu.

    DISCLAIMER:
    This is not a substitute for a professional, on-site medical diagnosis.

  • Medication Guidlines

    If your son takes any medication while at school, it must go through the Health Office. All medicine must be in its original container with the original prescription label on it. The parent must speak with the School Nurse to fill out a parental consent for medication. If your son has Asthma, or a food allergy, the forms to the right side of this web page need to be filled out as well and turned in with the medication.