Hi Ambra,
Since EBV is typically an acute short term illness, I am wondering if just an email to the involved staff with be appropriate for you student.
If the doctor has provided suggested accommodations, I would relay this to to the school team. If not, here are some suggestions I would send out:
- avoid gym class and sports until they get cleared by a doctor (the virus can cause the spleen to enlarge, creating a risk of rupture)
- modify their school day due to tiredness or other symptoms
- Rest in health room as needed
- Unlimited water bottle access
- Unlimited bathroom privileges
- Encourage meeting with counselor to prevent depressions and/or assess school work load to prevent falling behind
Hope this helps,
Laura
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Laura Phillips, MPH, BSN, RN NCSN
Colorado Association of School Nurses
NASN Director
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