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Sink Those Germs |
 As we all know the flu has come early this year as well as strep throat. One way to keep your family healthy is to tell them the importance of washing their hands. We have taught the children at school how to wash there hands properly. It is crucial children realize that good hand washing techniques are important no matter where they may be at the time. At school I have taught the children these steps:
1. Turn water on.
Turn on warm water.
2. Wet hands
Wet hands with water.
3. Apply Soap
1 squirts of liquid soap.
4. Wash Hands
Wash hands well for at least 10-15 seconds.
(If the child counts to ten on each surface of his or her hands or Sing the “abc” song or “Happy Birthday” to his or her self it is about the right amount of time.) Rub top and inside of hands, under nails, between fingers, and both wrist.
5. Rinse Hands
Rinse hands under running water for at least 10 seconds.
6. Dry hands
Dry hands with clean, disposable paper towel.
7. Turn Off Water
Turn off water using the paper towel.
8. Throw Paper Towel Away
Throw paper towel away in a lined trash container.
We have also been discussing when to wash your hands.
1. Playing with pets
2. Using the restroom
3. Sneezing, blowing our nose, or coughing
4. Touching an open cut or sore.
5. Playing outside
6. Before eating
By following these simple steps we can keep our children healthily. With your help we will instill good hygiene skills they will use the rest of their lives.
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Get the facts, and then get 'Vaxed! |
 Texas State law requires that a student's immunization record be current in order to attend school. Listed below are current immunization requirements for school-aged children.
DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND PERTUSSIS (DPT)
5 doses are required; however, only 4 doses are required if at least one dose was given on or after the 4th birthday.
POLIO (IPV, OPV)
4 doses are required; however, only 3 doses are required if at least one dose was given on or after the 4th birthday.
MEASLES, MUMPS, RUBELLA (MMR)
2 doses of a measles containing vaccine are required after the first birthday.
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE, TYPE B (HIB)
All children up to 5 years of age are required to be vaccinated.
HEPATITIS B (HBV)
Three doses are required.
HEPATITIS A (HAV)
Two doses are required after the second birthday for all students entering kindergarten and 7th grade.
PNEUMOCOCCAL (PCV7)
All children who are two months to five years of age and in a pre-kindergarten program are required to be vaccinated.
VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX)
Two doses are required after the first birthday for all students entering kindergarten and 7th grade. If a student has had the chicken pox disease, they do not need to have the immunization as long as they provide the school with a letter from the parent or physician with wording such as: "my child (name) had the chicken pox on or around (date: month/year) and does not n
eed the vaccine."
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When should I keep my child at home? |
 It is through a cooperative effort that we provide a healthy and safe school environment for all students and school employees.
Students who are assessed by the nurse, administrator or designee and are determined to have a possible communicable disease, show signs and symptoms of illness, or sustain an injury requiring medical attention, are to be dismissed from school. The following guidelines are provided:
1. The parent/legal guardian is the initial contact.
2. If the initial contact is unable to be reached, persons authorized on the student's AGR card will be contacted.
Parental Responsibilities
Parents are encouraged to observe their children for signs and symptoms of disease or illness. Students identified with the following symptoms must be excluded from school:
Temperature of 100.4 or greater
Diarrhea, nausea or vomiting
Red eye and/or crusty eyes/lashes
Scaly patches on scalp or skin
Intense itching with evidence of open lesions
Jaundice
Undiagnosed rash
Colored discharge from eyes or nose
Presence of head lice. Dead or alive.
Returning to School
Students excluded from school for reason of communicable disease may be readmitted by one of the following methods:
1. The child must be fever-free and symptom-free for 24 consecutive hours.
2. Documentation from the child's physician stating they are no longer infectious.
3. Documentation for readmission issued by the local health authority.
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Screening Schedule |
 Texas law requires all students in Pre-Kindergarten classes 4 years of age or older, and all kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade students to be vision and hearing screened every year
State law also requires all students in 5th and 8th grades to be screened for scoliosis and all students in 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th grades to be screened for acanthosis nigricans which is a possible precursor to diabeties.
If a student fails a screening, they will be re-screened within 4 weeks. If they continue to fail, the child will be given a referral notice for the parent recommending they see a physician.
Acanthosis, hearing and vision screening usually occurs during the months of October, November and December with scoliosis screening in the spring.
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Health Information Sites |
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Area Doctor Offices and Clinics |
Area Doctor Offices
Kaleidoscope Kids
Meredith Byington, M.D.
1317 E. Hwy 175, Suite 800
Crandall 75114
972-472-3800
Crandall Family Clinic
Dr. Laurie Harris, D.O.
1017 W. Hwy 175
Crandall 75114
972-427-3951
Seagoville Family Medical
Edward Gelber, P.A.
116 Hall Street
Seagoville 75159
972-287-7474
Lone Star Pediatrics
Lewis C. Turner, M.D.
1011 W. Grove
Kaufman 75142
972-932-1319
Area Clinics
Department of State Health Services
3001 S. Washington
Kaufman 75142
972-932-2038
By appt on Monday and Thursday
9:30-11:30 and 1:00-3:30
Lakes Regional MHMR
400 Airport
Terrell 75160
972-524-4159
Kaufman OUtreach Health Services
100 Old Rail Rd., Suite E
Kaufman 75142
972-932-1961
Vaccines on Tuesday and Thursday
8:00-4:30
John West Health Center
3312 N. Buckner, Suite 200
Dallas 214-243-1530
Monday 1:00-5:00
Wednesday 1:00-4:00
Friday 7:00-12:00
Care Van Free Clinics
First United Methodist Church
Family Life Center
414 Broad Street
Forney 75126
2nd Tuesday of every month
5:00-7:00
For a list
of all of Carevan clinics in the DFW metroplex, please visit their website at www.bcbstx.com/carevan
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www.dshs.state.tx.us/swineflu/FAQs |
 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN SEASONAL FLU AND H1N1:
-because the swine flu is relatively new, most people have not yet developed immunity, therefore it is easier to spread.
The extent and severity of an outbreak depends on the specific virus. So far, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the H1N1 virus has not been especially severe.
PREVENTION:
-frequent hand washing
-"COUGH AND SNEEZE IN YOUR SLEEVE"
-avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose with unwashed hands
-stay away from people who are sick
-get plenty of sleep, exercise regularly, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious foods.
SYMPTOMS:
-sudden onset of fever, usually greater than 102.5F
-cough and/or sore throat
-body aches, headache, fatigue, chills
THOSE AT GREATEST RISK
-children younger than 5 years old
-pregnant women
-those with chronic medical conditions
-those who are immuno-compromised
-the elderly
IS THERE A VACCINE:
-there is a vaccine under development hopefully to be released this fall.
WILL SCHOOLS CLOSE?
-the CDC has announced that they are no longer recommending that schools close. If the situation changes, parents, students, and teachers will be notified through the local news media, just as they do for weather closures.
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Medication Policy |
Medications will be administered on a week-to-week basis unless instructed otherwise.
Medication should be given at home whenever possible. However, CISD board policy FFAC (local) dictates that when dosage instructions require medication to be given during the day, the following requirements must be met:
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Any prescription medication may be given at school if a note giving parental permission is sent by the parent/guardian. The note must include specific instructions on how and when and why the medication is to be given. The medication must be in the original prescription bottle, recent and properly labeled with the name of the patient, doctor, drug and any specific instructions on the dosage or administration.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS
A note from the parent AND physician is required if the medication is non-prescription. The medication must be provided by the parent and appear in the original container with specific instructions from the doctor including patient name, physician name, medication name, time and dosage
At the end of the school year, medications not previously picked up by the parent will be sent home with the student on the last day of school.
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