MARK YOUR CALENDAR
- October 6th – End of Quarter 1
- October 11th – Report Cards send home
- October 12th – October 22nd – Teacher Training and Pchum Ben Break – No School
ELEMENTARY
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
MENU FOR SEPTEMBER
A NOTE FROM SCHOOL NURSE
On September 14, 2023, the Cambodian Ministry of Health reported a significant rise in dengue fever cases in the first half of 2023–4,700 incidents. This number is a sharp increase of 62.7% compared to the number of cases around the same time last year.
Dengue fever is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito (Aedes aegypti locally known as a “tiger” mosquito). This species is recognizable through stripes on their abdomen and legs. They bite throughout the day but peak between 6-8 am and 4-6 pm.
Prevention strategies:
- • Eliminate stagnant water at home, such as pots, plants, and water containers/basins.
- • Wear mosquito repellent.
- • Have screens on doors and windows.
- • Wear long, loose clothing.
The most common symptom is a high fever (40°C/ 104°F), accompanied by two of the following:
- • severe headache
- • pain behind the eyes
- • muscle and joint pains
- • rash, fatigue
- • nausea/vomiting.
If someone is suspected of having contracted dengue fever, it is important to stay hydrated and promptly seek medical care.
LIRBRARY CORNER
