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Alpharetta Elementary School
 Clinic

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Welcome to the AES Clinic website!  On this site you will find medication authorization forms, care plans, and tip sheets as well as general student health information.  It is the priority of the Clinic to keep your student healthy and safe while they are at school so that they get the most out of their education here at AES!       
"Children must be healthy to be educated, and educated to be healthy" 
Dr. Jocelyn Elder, Former U.S. Surgeon General

Do I have a cold or the flu?

2/9/2017

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Flu season is upon us!  It is sometimes difficult to distinguish flu symptoms from cold symptoms.  Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses.  According to the CDC, it can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold.   Unlike a cold, the flu usually comes on suddenly.   

Typical flu symptoms include:
  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea- this is more common in children

Many symptoms of the flu are similar to symptoms of the common cold.  If you are unsure if your symptoms are due to the flu or a cold, consult with your healthcare provider!  For more information, click on the link below.

CDC Flu Info
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