MJ Health Office Newsletter
Mrs. Kramer, RN
Preparing your Holiday Turkey Safely
More Information
- FoodSafety.gov: Cold Food Storage Chart
- USDA: Let’s Talk Turkey—A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey
- USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline: 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) in English and Spanish
- USDA: Talk to a food safety specialist by phone, email, or chat at AskUSDA
- Report Food Poisoning
A new COVID variant, HV.1, is now dominant. These are its most common symptoms
The XBB.1.16 Omicron subvariant is increasing, with anecdotal reports that it may be causing some unusual symptoms like pink eye. Here's what you need to know.
Remember to get your flu shot
Strep is on the rise in kids. Parents should be aware of these less common symptoms.
Early Developmental Screenings
Experts from Children’s Specialized Hospital are providing quick and free virtual developmental screenings for children ages 1 to 5 years old via video or phone.
Each screening will take approximately 30 minutes and will include an interactive questionnaire and conversation between parent(s), child and Children's Specialized Hospital staff. Families will also receive valuable resources about early childhood development. Click here to learn more
Is it COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or just a cold? Here's how to tell the difference
COVID UPDATES
COVID Reporting
We are no longer required to report COVID-19 cases to the state of NJ ,the Student COVID Reporting form is now closed. We still encourage you to stay home and isolate yourself from others if you have COVID or any COVID symptoms. Click this link to use the CDC COVID Calculator if you need guidance about returning to school.
COVID Guidance for 2023-2004 School Year
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
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
Sometimes we all need a little help. Here are some resources:
Austim Awareness Society www.autism-society.org
Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org 800-342-2383
Epilepsy Foundation http://www.epilepsy.com
Food Allergy Network https://www.foodallergy.org
Salvation Army http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
Snack Safely (Guide to current ingredients in many common snack items. Beneficial to all who have a food allergy/intolerance/sensitivity. Updated regularly.) SnackSafely.com
How to Wear Masks

Medication Procedure and Policy Any medication, both prescriptive and over-the-counter, to be administered in school must have a Medical Order completed by your child’s health care provider and must have signed authorization from the parent/guardian. Medication Orders are good for one school year only. | Asthma Action Treatment PlanIf your child has asthma, RAD, or even seasonal allergies, and uses an inhaler or nebulizer please have an Asthma Treatment Plan completed by their health care provider | Emergency Health Care Plan for LIfe Threatening AllergiesIf your child requires Epinephrine ( Epi-Pen, Auvi-Q) to be kept in school,have your health care provider complete the Emergency Health Care Plan for LIfe Threatening Allergies. |
Medication Procedure and Policy
Asthma Action Treatment Plan
If your child has asthma, RAD, or even seasonal allergies, and uses an inhaler or nebulizer please have an Asthma Treatment Plan completed by their health care provider
COVID Reporting
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. .
- 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. Click here to view questions and answers on Immunization Regulations
- Documentation of 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
- A completed health history