Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2019

82 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com feature Prevention recommends flu shots by the end of October.” Because flu strains change each year, it is possible that the vaccination will not completely prevent you from getting sick, but, as Scharling insisted, “it will protect you and your children at least from the severity of flu symptoms and has proven effective in decreasing the number of flu cases each year.” Wilson added that flu clinics are set up at school every year, and all staff members are encouraged to get them in October. Most people can get an annual flu vaccine. If you have any questions about getting one for you or your family members, consult a physician or healthcare provider. According to Domm, those who have had a severe, life-threatening reaction to the flu vaccine or one of its ingredients should not get the flu shot. Additionally, anyone who has a history of either Guillain-Barre Syndrome or severe egg allergy should talk to a physician about flu vaccination. ISOLATION “One of the most effective ways to keep kids in school healthy is for parents to follow the 24-hour rule,” said Scharling. “Your child needs to be fever-free without vomiting or using fever-reducing medications for 24 hours. This ensures they are no longer contagious.” She also recommended that if family members are sick, they should rest in their own room to help prevent getting anyone else ill. “In general, if children are not feeling well enough to participate in daily school activities, then they need to stay home,” advised Domm. She recommended that parents go to scdhec.gov/health/child-teen-health/school-exclusion to learn more about when to keep a child out of school. Elizabeth Wilson, School Nurse at Moultrie Middle School Clinic. Photo provided by Elizabeth Wilson. health and wellness Dr. Steadman was born and raised in Mount Pleasant, SC, and is excited to return to his hometown to serve the community and their surgical needs. Dr. Steadman is very passionate about his field and enthusiastic about all aspects of General Surgery. Above all else, excellent surgical technique and compassionate bedside manner are his top priorities for patient care. He and his courteous office staff will assure that patients know what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Call 843-981-5006 to schedule an appointment today, or visit EastCooperSurgeons.com . Now accepting new patients. East Cooper General Surgery 1280 Hospital Drive Suite 302 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Welcome Richard Steadman III, M.D. General Surgery H o s p i t a l R d WatermarkRd BowmanRd HospitalRd. StateRdS-10-56 526 CHAR 11.00.19 MPM NEWPROV CHAR 11.00.19 MPM NEWPROV.indd 1 10/10/19 11:18 AM