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Staph Infections | Saturday, January 7, 2012

It’s that time of year again when staph infections seem to be more prevalent. What is staph? Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that is commonly found in the nose and on the skin of healthy people. Approximately 25-30% of the populations carry the bacteria without becoming ill. What does staph infection look like? Most . . . read more

It's the Law!

At Mt. Vernon Township High School all prescriptions and over the counter medications which the school nurse administers to students will be done with a doctor’s authorization and parental consent. Doctor’s authorization forms and . . . read more