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The information contained in these pages is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical care. Any questions you have should be brought to the attention of your primary care physician.

For more information about BOCES 2 Health & Wellness, please contact: 

Barbara M. Swanson RN, MSN, FNP, MSHA 
School Nurse Practitioner
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Ph: (585) 352-2749
[email protected]

Fight Flu at Home and School

The flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu. It is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older every year. Getting vaccinated can prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths in children. The vaccine can also reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, and missed work and school days. Click here for information about the flu. For translations of this document in languages other than English, click the link to the New York State Department of Health below. 


Free materials about flu and flu vaccination are also available from the organizations listed below.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A student who displays signs or symptoms of pending Sudden Cardia Arrest during physical activities (defined at PE, recess or similar activities during the school day) must be immediately removed from such activity and evaluated by a health car provider. The students cannot return until the school nurse received written clearance from a health care providers, nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA). The written authorization to resume physical activities must be on file in the student's cumulative health record.

School must follow any limitations or restrictions concerning school attendance and physical activities ordered by the student's physician or health care provider. Cardiac Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will be on site per BOCES #5142 policy.

For more information on signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, visit the following website: https://health.ny.gov/diseases/chronic/sca

Update: 3/2025 CDC Guidelines for COVID

Guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that people who test positive for COVID no longer need to isolate if they have been fever-free for 24 hours AND their symptoms are improving.  In addition, the CDC recommends that people who test positive for COVID wear a mask for 5 days (after they have been fever-free for 24 hours and their symptoms are improving).  For more information, please visit About Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC