The Stoddard County Health Department will be giving Seasonal Flu shots!
Adults on:
Tuesday 8:30 - 4:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:00
The cost is $20.00 per injection.
Children on:
Thursday 8:30 - 4:00
Friday 8:30 - 4:00
They have the injection and mist available.
Free to children
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
HPV/Tdap Shot Clinics
Parents,
The Stoddard County Health Center will be here on campus to administer the HPV and Tdap booster.
* If you child participated in the HPV clinics last year, this will be the 3rd and last in the series. Your student will need to pick up the permission slip and questionnaire and return it to my office before Sept 11th.
* If your student did not participate in the HPV Clinic held last year and you would like for her to begin the injection series, you may do that as well. Your student will also need to pick up the same sheets and have them signed and to my office before Sept. 11th.
* I mailed out letters yesterday to the parents/guardians of student who are due for their 10 year tetanus booster. If you receive this letter your student may participate in the clinic here on campus (the required paperwork is in the letter also). If you want your child to have this booster here on campus, please have those permission slips to me before Sept. 11th as well.
There is no cost for either of these injections. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. As always, we appreciate the Health Department and their partnership with Bloomfield Schools.
The Stoddard County Health Center will be here on campus to administer the HPV and Tdap booster.
* If you child participated in the HPV clinics last year, this will be the 3rd and last in the series. Your student will need to pick up the permission slip and questionnaire and return it to my office before Sept 11th.
* If your student did not participate in the HPV Clinic held last year and you would like for her to begin the injection series, you may do that as well. Your student will also need to pick up the same sheets and have them signed and to my office before Sept. 11th.
* I mailed out letters yesterday to the parents/guardians of student who are due for their 10 year tetanus booster. If you receive this letter your student may participate in the clinic here on campus (the required paperwork is in the letter also). If you want your child to have this booster here on campus, please have those permission slips to me before Sept. 11th as well.
There is no cost for either of these injections. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. As always, we appreciate the Health Department and their partnership with Bloomfield Schools.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Big Smiles
This year we are partnering with a program called Big Smiles. It is an in-school oral health program that has been featured on Fox News and CNN.
This program focuses on reducing absenteeism related to dental heath issues and improving instructional time.
A note from Big Smiles:
Did you know students can receive dental care right here at school? The program is FREE if your child is covered by Medicaid or similar programs and there are some no-cost resources available for the uninsured as well. Your child will receive a consent form that explains the program. The dentist will visit the school from time to time and provide exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, sealants and even fillings!! Also, our student will be taught how to care for their teeth and the dangers of tobacco products. If you did not receive a consent form, please call the dental program at (800)409-2563.
This program focuses on reducing absenteeism related to dental heath issues and improving instructional time.
A note from Big Smiles:
Did you know students can receive dental care right here at school? The program is FREE if your child is covered by Medicaid or similar programs and there are some no-cost resources available for the uninsured as well. Your child will receive a consent form that explains the program. The dentist will visit the school from time to time and provide exams, cleanings, x-rays, fluoride, sealants and even fillings!! Also, our student will be taught how to care for their teeth and the dangers of tobacco products. If you did not receive a consent form, please call the dental program at (800)409-2563.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Flu Prevention
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As the flu season is quickly approaching we at Bloomfield School want you to know that we are working diligently to ensure the health of our staff and students. We are monitoring the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Flu.Gov websites daily. We are also staying in contact in contact with the Stoddard County Public Health Center among other resources in our community. Knowledge is power.
Here are a few things we are doing in our school system:
*Pandemic Flu Policy created
*Stoddard County Health Center Asst. Director educated our staff on the flu and flu prevention
*Collaborating with the local Health Department and established points of contact
*Communication with parents through school blogs pages, letters home etc.
*In the process of installing hand sanitizer pumps throughout the hallways in each building along with the cafeteria and gym
*We are teaching our student flu prevention habits such as:
-washing our hands
-avoid touching your nose/mouth (if using a kleenex, dispose of it immediately)
-coughing or sneezing into the crook of your arm
*Keeping our bathrooms stocked with soap and paper towels
*Keeping alcohol based sanitizers in each room when soap is not available
*Regularly cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, cafeterias, doorknobs, keyboards etc.
Here are a few things you can do at home:
*Don't Panic
*Be sure your phone/work numbers are current
*Reinforce flu prevention habits at home such as those listed above
*If your child is displaying flu like symptoms, keep them home for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever without the use of fever reducing medicines. This assists in keeping their viruses to themselves rather than sharing with others.
*Consider vaccinations for your family
Thank you for helping us keep your children healthy. We will continue to monitor and keep you informed as the year goes on. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at: vwilliams@bps14.org or call 568-4562.
Sincerely,
Vicki Williams, RN
Bloomfield R-14 School Nurse
As the flu season is quickly approaching we at Bloomfield School want you to know that we are working diligently to ensure the health of our staff and students. We are monitoring the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Flu.Gov websites daily. We are also staying in contact in contact with the Stoddard County Public Health Center among other resources in our community. Knowledge is power.
Here are a few things we are doing in our school system:
*Pandemic Flu Policy created
*Stoddard County Health Center Asst. Director educated our staff on the flu and flu prevention
*Collaborating with the local Health Department and established points of contact
*Communication with parents through school blogs pages, letters home etc.
*In the process of installing hand sanitizer pumps throughout the hallways in each building along with the cafeteria and gym
*We are teaching our student flu prevention habits such as:
-washing our hands
-avoid touching your nose/mouth (if using a kleenex, dispose of it immediately)
-coughing or sneezing into the crook of your arm
*Keeping our bathrooms stocked with soap and paper towels
*Keeping alcohol based sanitizers in each room when soap is not available
*Regularly cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, cafeterias, doorknobs, keyboards etc.
Here are a few things you can do at home:
*Don't Panic
*Be sure your phone/work numbers are current
*Reinforce flu prevention habits at home such as those listed above
*If your child is displaying flu like symptoms, keep them home for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever without the use of fever reducing medicines. This assists in keeping their viruses to themselves rather than sharing with others.
*Consider vaccinations for your family
Thank you for helping us keep your children healthy. We will continue to monitor and keep you informed as the year goes on. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at: vwilliams@bps14.org or call 568-4562.
Sincerely,
Vicki Williams, RN
Bloomfield R-14 School Nurse
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