MJ Health Office Newsletter

Mrs. Kramer, RN

How severe will this year's tick season be? Here's what to know

How severe will this year's tick season be? Here's what to know

11 tips to keep you safe outdoors this summer — and when to see a doctor after a tick bite.
How severe will this year's tick season be? Here's what to know
Summer medical checklist: How to get ready for fun in the sun

Summer medical checklist: How to get ready for fun in the sun

NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY with a medical checklist to help people get ready for the summer, including what to bring when you travel and how to treat sunburns.
Summer medical checklist: How to get ready for fun in the sun
What is gastroenteritis or "stomach flu", and how do you get better?

What is gastroenteritis or "stomach flu", and how do you get better?

Norovirus Outbreaks on the rise. Click Here to learn more.
What is gastroenteritis or "stomach flu", and how do you get better?

COVID Updates - COVID Reporting

The district is now asking that you self-report any Student Positive COVID cases or Close Contacts of a COVID Positive Individuals on the form links below:


Reporting of Student Positive COVID Cases

Please attach the positive COVID result to the reporting form or a photo of a home test.

SBSD Student Positve COVID Reporting Form


Reporting of Close Contact of a COVID Positive Individual

Click here if you child is a Close Contact of a COVID Positive Individual

Click on the image below for the South Brunswick Frequently Asked Questions regarding quarantine instruction plan, student exclusions, health and safety protocols, and more.

Coronavirus Resources for Families

NJDOH COVID-19 Information for Communities and the General Public:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_community.shtml


Get the Facts about Coronavirus:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html


Symptoms of COVID-19:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html


Testing:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/index.html


How to Protect Yourself:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html


What to Do if You Are Sick:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?

What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?

There are some key differences between flu and COVID-19. COVID-19 seems to spread more easily than flu and causes more serious illnesses in some people. It can also take longer before people show symptoms and people can be contagious for longer. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus. For more information CLICK HERE
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?
How to Wear Masks

How to Wear Masks

Masks are an additional step to help prevent people from getting and spreading COVID-19. CLICK HERE for information on correctly wearing masks, why we wear masks, and mask etiquette.
How to Wear Masks
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COVID Reporting

COVID Reporting

Please notify Mrs. Kramer, RN if your child is COVID positive or if he or she is a contact of someone COVID positive at: Annemarie.Kramer@sbschools.org
COVID Reporting
School Health Registration for Kindergarten and Transfer students

School Health Registration for Kindergarten and Transfer students

Kindergarten Registration for South Brunswick students is now open.


To register, please visit our website at www.sbschools.org and click on K-12 Registration, complete the pre-registration process and schedule an appointment. One of our Central Registrars will contact you.

All registrations will be handled remotely. Please click here for more information.



Your child needs to have a completed health registration to start the school year (even remotely). All kindergarten and transfer students need to have submitted the following:


  • A completed physical exam form based on an exam done within a year of the start of school
  • A completed immunization record based on the minimum immunization requirements for school attendance in New Jersey
  • A TB (tuberculosis screening test- PPD or IGRA) only if student was born in another country or entering a US school from another country for the first time
School Health Registration for Kindergarten and Transfer students
To reach Nurse Kramer

To reach Nurse Kramer

To reach Nurse Kramer

631 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA Annemarie.Kramer@sbschools.org 732-329-6981