Winter brings cozy sweaters, chilly afternoons — and a familiar uptick in sniffles, coughs, and sore throats

The Stanwood-Camano School District posted this to its Facebook page on 2026-02-01 18:33:03.

Winter brings cozy sweaters, chilly afternoons — and a familiar uptick in sniffles, coughs, and sore throats.

As families spend more time indoors together, respiratory viruses tend to circulate more easily, especially in schools and classrooms.

In the latest edition of The Band-Aid Bulletin, our school nurses share timely guidance to help families navigate cold and flu season with confidence. The message is practical and reassuring: knowing when to keep students home — and when it’s OK to return — helps protect learning for everyone.

This edition covers:
— Common respiratory symptoms families are seeing this season
— When students should stay home from school
— Simple prevention steps that make a real difference
— Signs it may be time to call a health care provider

Read the full edition here: https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/about/news/news-details/~board/districtwide-news/post/the-band-aid-bulletin-respiratory-infections

Find past editions here:[https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/departments/health-services

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