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Donna Eichten McKenny, PHN.LSN
District Health Services 763-792-5025
dmckenny@isd12.org

Weekly Influenza Activity - from the MN Dept. of Health

National Experts Speak Directly to School Nurses About H1N1 Influenza:
NASN Radio is our newest resource to keep school nurses up-to-date with the latest practice and professional information. Now playing on NASN Radio “Talking To Kids About H1N1 (Swine) Flu for parents” and “Roundtable Discussion on H1N1 (Swine) Flu for school nurses”.
Visit NASN’s homepage at http://www.nasn.org to access.

Resources:
• PTA Parent Tips – Swine Flu (H1N1) – English and Spanish version
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/2009_05_pta_parent_tips.pdf
http://www.nasn.org/Portals/0/resources/2009_05_pta_parent_tips_spanish.pdf
• NPR interviews with NASN’s Amy Garcia and Martha Bergren
http://www.nasn.org/Default.aspx?tabid=459#media

Anoka County
Immunizations & Public Clinics

Chicken Pox Vaccine Requirements  

Guidelines for referral to school nurse

Minnesota Flu Line: 866-259-4655, www.mdhflu.com

What parents need to know
about H1N1 flu?
Click for news article

Information available at:
Centers for Disease Control
Minnesota Department of Health - H1N1 Information

- Novel H1N1 Flu: Protecting Yourself and Your Community
A new basic fact sheet that will be updated weekly and translated into several languages.

 - Can I get my H1N1 flu shot yet?
Regularly updated messages about the H1N1 vaccine in Minnesota, including a tool to help you find a shot once they become available.

- How Long Should a Person with Influenza-Like Illness Stay Home
A chart to help you figure out how long you or your child should stay away from school or work after being sick with influenza this year.

 
Minnesota Department of Education
Flu.gov
Ed.gov

Teen & Preteen Vaccine Information:
For parents, about preteen vaccines

Meningococcal Vaccine: Why preteens & teens should get it

Tdap Vaccine: what teens need to know

Tips for a healthy school year

Cover Your Cough

Illness Procedures

Student Medication Policy
Recent health alerts:

State records first rubella case since 2000
Officials following up with people who may have been exposed; parents are reminded to make sure their children are immunized
Health officials have confirmed the first reported case of rubella in Minnesota since 2000. Read the news release.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA): Information for Coaches and Athletes
MRSA: General Information, page 1
MRSA: General Information, page 2

The Flu Versus the Common Cold - It's sometimes hard to tell the difference as symptoms are a lot alike, just more severe with the flu.
However the flu can result in serious health problems. Both are respiratory illnesses, but are caused by different viruses.  For more information click here:

Influenza (Flu) Information for Parents - from the Minnesota Department of Health
What you need to know about the Influenza Vaccine
High Risk Groups & Influenza 
Pertussis & School-Age Children:What Parents Need to Know

http://www.health.state.mn.us/immunize
Early Childhood ECSE/FE
Sheryl Rafferty RN, BSN 763-792-6102
Elementary Staff
Lori Bailey RN - Blue Heron Elementary 763-792-6226
Carol Vold RN - Centennial Elementary 763-792-5326
Kathy Windey LPN - Centerville Elementary 763-792-5826
Jessica Swanson LPN - Golden Lake Elementary 763-792-5926
Dana Foy RN - Rice Lake Elementary 763-792-5726
Secondary Staff
Peg Benson RN - Middle School 763-792-5426
Chris Boyer RN .5 - Middle School 763-792-5426
Kathy Zieman LPN - Red/High School 763-792-5226
Betty Halland LPN - White/High School 763-792-5026
Long Term Subs:
Renee Dion
Jeanne Ann Kolojeski 		RN 1:1 Red/High School
RN 1:1 Red/High School 		763-792-5277

Health Forms

click here for the School Board's policy on Student Medications New for fall 2010
What if your child already had chickenpox?
MSHSL 2008-09 Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Clearance Form
     Page 1    -    Page 2     -     Page 3


2009-10 MSHSL Annual Sports Health Questionnaire form

Early childhood screening forms:          Registration, front - back;          Child Development history, front - back          ECS Summary
Early Childhood Screening web site
 
Informative websites:
 
 
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Last updated: March 1, 2010
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