Please make sure that your child has turned in to Mrs.Watts your 2006 medical consent and Physical. Without these forms, your child can not participate in any unit Activities.Without a current FY2006 medical consent your child can not be given any medication of any kind. If you have any questions in regards to whether your child is current, please stop by the Admin and speak with Mrs. Stenberg.

If you need to take medication while at drill, please check in with the Medical Staff prior to drill. All medications must be in the original containers and labeled with the correct dosage. Remember to pick up medication at the end of drill. If your child has any medical conditions that might affect them during drill or other activities, please make sure the medical staff in informed in writing.

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF STAYING HYDRATED!!!

AS YOUNG MARINES WE DON’T THINK VERY MUCH OF STAYING HYDRATED. IT IS JUST A KNOW FACT THAT YOUNG PEOPLE IN AMERICA JUST DON’T THINK ABOUT. BUT KEEPING YOURSELF HYDRATED IS VERY IMPORTANT AND HERE IS WHY:

1.  DURING THE COOL MONTHS OF THE YEAR YOU DON’T THINK YOU SWEAT, SO YOU WON’T DRINK AS MUCH. BUT, DURING THIS TIME YOU SHOULD DRINK MORE DUE TO THE COLD WIND THAT CAN DRY OUT YOUR SKIN. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT YOUR BODY IS WORKING EXTRA HARD TO KEEP YOU WARM. DURING THESE MONTHS YOU SHOULD DRINK AT LEAST 1 CANTEEN OF WATER EVERY HOUR.

2.  DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WE KNOW IT CAN GET REALY HOT HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA. SO OUR BODIES TEND TO SWEAT MORE TO TRY AND COOL US DOWN. IN THE WARM AND EXTREME HOT MONTHS OF THE YEAR YOU SHOULD DRINK AT LEAST 2 CANTEENS EVERY HOUR.

THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A HEAT OR COLD INJURY DUE TO “OVER HYDRATION”

THIS IS DOC SAYING REMEMBER TO STAY HYDRATED

CUTS AND ABRASIONS THE PROPER TREATMENT

Cuts:
1. Cleanse area thoroughly with soap and warm water, carefully washing away any dirt.
2. Apply direct pressure to wound until bleeding stops.
3. Put sterile bandage on wound.
4. If cut is deep, get to a doctor as quickly as possible.

Abrasions (scratches)
1. Wash thoroughly with soap and warm water.

Signs of an Infected Wound:
1. Swelling
2. Redness
3. Pain
4. May cause fever
5. Presence of pus