Infection Control

The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy

clewis — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:43:52 -0600

With flu season upon us, it is important that we work together to keep our children and school healthy. By
keeping our children flu-free, we benefit the community as a whole. Additionally, healthy students miss
fewer days of school, which results in less stress on the family. Following are answers to frequently asked
questions about the flu and how to help protect your child.

Pediculosis in the School Community A Position Statement

clewis — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:22:49 -0600

It is the position of the National Association of School Nurses that the management of pediculosis should not disrupt the education process. Children found with live head lice should be referred to parents for treatment. Data does not support school exclusion for nits. Because no disease process is associated with head lice, schools are not advised to exclude students when nits remain after appropriate lice treatment, although further monitoring for signs of re-infestation is appropriate.

Information about Hepatitis B

Administrator — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:30:33 -0600

Why You Should Care About Hepatitis B

Documentation of Varicella Disease

Administrator — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:15:13 -0600

Documentation of Varicella Disease (To be filled out by the parent, guardian, or medical provider of the child/student. Print out and return to school nurse.) This document is being submitted on behalf of: _____________________________________________________________ (Name of child/student) (Birth date of child/student)

Immunization Information for Nebraska's 7th graders in Spanish

Administrator — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:09:02 -0600

Resumen de las Reglas y Regulaciones Escolares de Vacunas 2007-2008 Grupo de alumno de cierta edad Vacunas Requeridas Alumnos de 2-5 años inscritos en un programa escolar que no está certificado como guardería infantil.

Pandemic Flu Model Plan—Planning Tool for Schools

clewis — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:31:56 -0500

Pandemic Flu Model Plan—Planning Tool for Schools

West Nile Offers Lessons in Communicable Diseases

clewis — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:45:44 -0500

By Kathy Karsting, RN, Health Services Coordinator
This column first appeared in the November 2002 issue of Lincoln Public Schools Free Times.
Reprinted with permission.

Immunization Information

clewis — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:17:55 -0500

2007-2008 School Immunization Summary from the Department of Health and Human Services.
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References

clewis — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:58:49 -0500

American Association for Health Education. "What Every Educator Should Know
About HIV/AIDS Education." Reston, VA. Author.

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.). (1994). "Get Real About
AIDS." Seattle, WA. Author.

Education Development Center (EDC). "AIDS: An Imperative for Comprehensive
Health Education." Newton, MA. Author.

National Association of State Boards of Education (1996). "Someone At School Has
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Curriculum

clewis — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:57:12 -0500

Sample AIDS Curriculum — Scope and Sequence

AIDS IS A
DISEASE

AIDS IS PREVENTABLE

AIDS AFFECTS
US ALL

AIDS HELP
read more

Infection Control

The FLU: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Kids Healthy

Pediculosis in the School Community A Position Statement

Information about Hepatitis B

Documentation of Varicella Disease

Immunization Information for Nebraska's 7th graders in Spanish

Pandemic Flu Model Plan—Planning Tool for Schools

West Nile Offers Lessons in Communicable Diseases

Immunization Information

References

Curriculum

Sample AIDS Curriculum — Scope and Sequence

AIDS IS A DISEASE

AIDS IS PREVENTABLE

AIDS AFFECTS US ALL

AIDS HELPread more

AIDS IS A
DISEASE

AIDS AFFECTS
US ALL

AIDS HELP
read more