Is it allergies, a cold, the flu, or something else?

As we enter a new season, it is important to understand the differences between a cold, allergies, the flu, and COVID-19. Our School Nurses have provided a list of resources for the SFASD Community to help! As always, stay home if you feel ill and consult with your physician with any personal health questions.

• MCOPH: Seasonal Allergies of COVID
• CDC: Cold vs. Flu
• CDC: Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19​

Parents should review the MCOPH COVID-19 School Exclusion Chart for information on testing and returning to school. Visit the MCOPH website to learn more about COVID testing.

On Tuesday, November 2, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) approved the pediatric Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 and confirmed that vaccine providers are ready to administer shots as soon as possible. With parental consent, children ages 5 through 11 may register to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Health will continue working with providers across the state to help ensure that the vaccine is available in every community.  Parents can find the nearest COVID-19 vaccine provider at Vaccines.gov including county sites, local pharmacies, and medical providers.

• Montgomery County registration link.
• Vaccine.gov link.

Spring-Ford will continue to send vaccine and testing information through Weekly Updates, including links to register for first and second dose appointments and booster appointments in our area. At this time, local pharmacies are not offering mass clinics in a Spring-Ford facility.

CDC COVID Resource Page

Spring-Ford Health and Safety Plan (HSP)