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A Mid-Missouri school is closing its doors tomorrow in hopes students and teachers will get better from illnesses.
St. Stanislaus near Wardsville has 30 percent of its teachers out and 20 percent of students from a variety of colds, flu and strep throat.
School officials said they have cancelled classes for tomorrow due to that high number of individuals out with illness.
According to health officials, while it seems winter has not come much in Mid-Missouri, it is still prime time for colds and the flu.
The FDA and CDC recommends vaccination against the flu as a way to prevent getting it. The organizations also recommend washing your hands often as a way to keep illness at bay.
If you are already sick, the FDA and CDC recommend the following:
- First, call your doctor. This will ensure that the best course of treatment can be started early.
- If you are sick, try not to make others sick too. Limit your exposure to other people. Also, cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and throw used tissues into the trash immediately.
- Stay hydrated and rested. Fluids can help loosen mucus and make you feel better, especially if you have a fever. Avoid alcohol and caffeinated products. These may dehydrate you.
- Know your medicine options. If you choose to use medicine, there are over-the-counter (OTC) options that can help relieve the symptoms of colds and flu.If you want to unclog a stuffy nose, then nasal decongestants may help. Cough suppressants quiet coughs; expectorants loosen mucus so you can cough it up; antihistamines help stop a runny nose and sneezing; and pain relievers can ease fever, headaches, and minor aches.
In addition, there are prescription antiviral medications approved by FDA that are indicated for treating the flu. Talk to your health care professional to find out what will work best for you.
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