Good Health Habits: Cold and Flu Season

Teen with cold and flu symptoms

​​Good health habits, like covering your cough and washing your hands often, can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. Our Rockwood nurses provide insight in how to recognize and prevent illness.

Signs and Symptoms of the Seasonal Flu

These symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, tiredness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

​If you or your child have any of the above symptoms, especially a fever of 100° F or higher, please contact your medical provider for evaluation.

General Precautions to Stay Healthy (and Keep Others Healthy)

1. Avoid close contact.


2. Stay home when you are sick.

Please stay home from school when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.

3. Cover your mouth and nose.


4. Clean your hands.


5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.


6. Practice other good health habits.


According to Amy Wehr, supervisor of health and wellness in the Rockwood School District, the St. Louis area is experiencing a high number of influenza cases​​​. "We want to share information with families so they can make responsible decisions for their health - no matter the season," noted Wehr.  

Do you have questions about influenza? Contact your Rockwood school nurse or your healthcare provider. Learn more from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention how you can take action.