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Dengue Fever

by Sally PLOMLEY
nurse@isb.ac.th

Every year at the end of the wet season we see an increased incidence of Dengue Fever. This year is no exception. It is important that we limit potential exposure to the virus as well as recognise the symptoms of this potentially fatal disease.
Limiting exposure to mosquitoes is important in disease prevention. Limit areas for mosquito breeding such as stagnant water around the house. The mosquitos that spread Dengue fever can bite any time (even the middle of the day) so use of insect repellants/long sleeved clothing where possible is important.

Dengue fever is an infection caused by dengue viruses (4 different types).
It is common with an estimated 100 million people infected with the virus every year.
Dengue virus is transmitted by a bite from infected mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus).

Symptoms:

Symptoms usually start 3 to 14 days (usually 4 to 7 days) after the mosquito bite.

The disease has a sudden onset and symptoms may include:
● fever for 3 to 7 days
● intense headache and pain behind the eyes
● muscle and joint pain
● loss of appetite
● vomiting and diarrhoea
● skin rash
● bleeding, usually from the nose or gums.
Recovery is sometimes associated with prolonged fatigue and depression.
Repeated episodes of dengue fever may result in excessive bleeding and shock but, with appropriate treatment, are rarely fatal.
Diagnosis of dengue fever is made by clinical presentation and a blood test.
Spread:
A mosquito becomes infected if it bites an infected person while the fever is present (an average period of about 3 to 5 days).
After biting an infected person it takes 4 to 10 days before the mosquito can infect other people.
The mosquito remains infective for life.
Dengue fever is not directly spread from person-to-person. It can be spread by person-mosquito-person spread.
Treatment
There is no specific antiviral treatment available.
General recommendations include controlling fever and pain with paracetamol/acetaminophen rather than aspirin/Ibuprofen/Naproxen (may promote bleeding), and increasing fluid intake. Aspirin should not be given to children under 12 years of age unless specifically recommended by a doctor.
Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever is a complication of Dengue Fever in some people. It usually presents as the fever is subsiding.
Return IMMEDIATELY to see a doctor if any of the following warning signs appear:
● Severe abdominal pain or persistent vomiting
● Red spots or patches on the skin
● Bleeding from nose or gums
● Vomiting blood
● Black, tarry stools
● Drowsiness or irritability
● Pale, cold, or clammy skin
● Difficulty breathing

Prevention
● Exclusion from school or work is usually not necessary but people experiencing fever from dengue infection should not be in an environment where they may be bitten by mosquitoes. If this is not possible they should stay at home until they have no fever and are therefore no longer infectious (usually 3 to 5 days).
● There is no vaccine to prevent human infection by this virus.
● Personal protection and the environmental management of mosquitoes are important in preventing illness.
● Prevent access of mosquitoes to an infected person with a fever.

ISB is committed to your child’s overall development, both educationally and health related. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider or the ISB Health Clinic (nurse@isb.ac.th).

 

 

 

 

ThaiCraft Fair – November 14th

by Daniel Sweeney
danielw@isb.ac.th

This Saturday, November 14th, ISB will once again host a ThaiCraft Fair in Rajendra Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. handmade crafts by village artisans from over 50 producer groups all over Thailand will be on sale just in time for Christmas!

ThaiCraft is an independent “Fair Trade” company marketing quality handicrafts made by village group of artisans from all parts of Thailand.  Their objectives are to generate a fair income for village artisans and to keep alive the diverse craft traditions in Thailand.   Additional information can be found on the Thaicraft website.  ISB high school students support the efforts of ThaiCraft through their participation in the HS ThaiCraft Club.

In addition to the sale, there will be two activities being held during the fair that kids or adults may want to take part in….
a) make a “tie-dye” scarf  (Ban Chang Designs Group)
b) Fabric Art will help you make some seasonal decorations.

Hope to see you there.

Jonathan Lorence and Dan Sweeney
ISB Thaicraft Club Advisers

 

ISB School Board Meeting – November 17th

FCD (Freedom from Chemical Dependency) Visit

by Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th

On Monday to Thursday next week, November 16-19, a visiting consultant from the Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) organization will meet with students in grades 9 to 12. Middle School will meet later in the school year with FCD during March.

The sessions will focus on the health risks of alcohol and substance use on the developing teenage brain, possible long term addiction problems tied to early use, social norms and the misconceptions about teenage behavior, and strategies for maintaining healthy choices.

As part of this visit Stephanie Kootsikas from FCD will also give a parent presentation on Wednesday morning, 9.30-10.15am in MPB 3, immediately following the Child Safeguarding presentation that will be held at 8am in MPB 1. All parents are welcome, however this presentation will have a High School Focus and will also have counselor’s, administration and health teachers present.

For any questions, please contact Andy Vaughan.

Student Safeguarding at ISB – Parent Information Sessions – November 18th

by Ryan Ruhl
ryanr@isb.ac.th

During this school year we are working hard to make sure all family members are aware of ISB’s policy on Student Safeguarding.  ISB is committed to keeping children safe now and into their future.  Our policy commits us to involving all ISB community members. You are invited to a parent information session regarding Student Safeguarding at ISB on the 18th of November. The purpose of this information session is mostly to inform you about our school policy on Student Safeguarding at ISB.  In addition, we will briefly cover what we will be teaching your child about how to stay safe and what to do when they don’t feel safe.

 

Middle School Theatre Sports Show – OUT OF THE BOX – November 19th

by Michael Sharp
michaels@isb.ac.th

This year’s Middle School Theatre Sports Show is called: OUT OF THE BOX, a theme appropriate to the nature of improvisation. This show is a competition between 6 theatre sports teams as they battle it out to be the Theatre Sports champions of 2015. Come and support them on November 19 in the CCT Theatre. Tickets are 50 Baht and all proceeds go towards the charity – Operation Smile. Tickets will be on sale soon in the MS and HS Cafeteria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First IFF Country Head meeting – Thursday, November 19th – 11:00am in the MPB

by Kevin Sypolt
ksypolt@gmail.com

We will have our first meeting on Thursday, November 19th at 11:00am for the various country heads for the upcoming International Family Fair (IFF).  The IFF will take place on Saturday, Feb 27, 2016.  So if your country is planning to have a food table at the IFF, please plan to attend this initial planning meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Season Two Takes Flight & Spirit Night Heading Your Way!

by Derrick QUINET
derrickq@isb.ac.th

ISB sports fans, our second season is officially underway! Upcoming games are easy to find on the school’s website following this link: Upcoming Games. Check the calendar and make your plans to come out and support our Panther teams.

Spirit Night is November 27 at ISB. This second season sports fiesta includes our Basketball Friendship Tournament, and all our HS sports teams will be in action. Rugby, Touch, Basketball, and Tennis will welcome the crowds and competition. We’ll be running our Free Pizza Raffle Giveaway, and all our fantastic vendors will be on-site. Mark your calendars and plan for a great evening with the family, Friday, Nov. 27. Go Panthers!

eNewsletter Guidelines

by: Tony Arnold
anthonya@isb.ac.th

ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. Please see our eNewsletter guidelines below.

Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families and ISB staff for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB and/or highlight information about ISB.

What to include in the announcement
• A title for your announcement
• An email contact for further information
• An image or photo (optional)

Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
maurilib@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.

Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Marketing Director for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.

Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.

The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fr