Student exemptions threatened by a hard flu season

Ashley Attanucci Web Manager Video by Austin Evans Every winter, the United States is hit with the infamous flu season; according to a survey taken by the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, this year’s flu season has been one of the worst yet, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agree. This month, Coppell High School is especially affected by the new strain of the flu that pulls students from classes and plants them in bed for the week. But for dedicated students, the flu proves a worry in more ways than one: while they must fight the threat of influenza, they simultaneously fight the threat of losing final exam exemptions. “I hate taking final exams,”…

Tips for preventing the flu

by Caitlin Conner Staff Writer Flu season is in full swing and many students are feeling its effects. These simple steps can help students avoid the flu and stay in school. 1.Most importantly, wash your hands. Hum “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” or another short tune to ensure that you have washed your hands long enough. Hand sanitizer is an effective way to kill germs if you cannot access a bathroom to wash your hands. Clorox wipes are also a good way to disinfect things you often touch in your home and your car. 2.Drink lots of water to help flush out your system. Drinking orange juice once a day can also help boost your immune…