Flu concerns:
It is that time of year again, where the flu is starting to spread. There is more concern this year with the spread of H1N1 and the seasonal flu. At this point, we have not seen an increase in illness in East Noble School corporation, however we are still taking precautions to protect our students and staff.
As school nurses we are continually reading and researching new information about this flu season, we are keeping in touch with the health department to get additional advice and information from them, and we are closely working with Parkview' community educator and other area school nurses.
We recently sent home an information sheet to parents in the primary levels regarding our update from Dr Warrener about this flu season, and a letter to keep you informed on what to look for and do if your child were to get the flu.
Please click on the links to view those information sheets.
One thing we do wish to reiterate is to encourage good handwashing and flu prevention. Teach your students to wash their hands often, cough into their sleaves or a tissue, avoid sharing cups and utensils, and stay home if they are ill.
As always, please do not hesitate to call the school nurse if you are concerned or have questions.
New Immunization Requirements:
Please keep us up todate on immunizations your child recieves. Each student that enters school needs to have the required immunizations on file (for a complete list- see your school nurse). New this year, Kindergarten students that have not had the varicella vaccine will be required to submit a physician note stating they have had the disease. All other grades a parental history of the disease is acceptable.
For the 2010-2011 School year, we have been informed that all students entering grades 6th-12th will be required to have one meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) and one Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis) booster after 10 years of age. All students will also be required to have 2 doses of varicella vaccine unless they had the chicken pox. If your child had the chicken pox, please send a note to your school nurse with the approximate month and year that they had the disease.
If your child will be effected by this new requirement, please make an effort to get them up-to-date on their vaccines prior to the start of the 2010-2011 school year.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact your school nurse.
Click here to see the requirements for all grades for 2010-2011