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Valuable and accurate information
on the H1N1 virus (aka Swine Flu) can be found by viewing this
PowerPoint
presentation. Also, read the letter sent home to parents
from Superintendent Scott Campbell regarding this same issue -
link. Additional information can be found in this K-12
Toolkit for H1N1 Flu. |
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Texans can now dial 2-1-1 to receive
over-the-phone medical guidance about what they should do if they or a
family member have flu symptoms. The state’s 2-1-1 health information
helpline is now staffed with medical professionals who can provide
information about managing flu symptoms and provide advice on when to
seek medical care from a physician or emergency room.
The 2-1-1 staff also can provide
general flu information and vaccine availability information for
individuals and health care providers. Calls are answered
round-the-clock. Callers are instructed to choose a language and then
press “6” for flu information and guidance. The flu information and
guidance service is provided through a DSHS contract with the 2-1-1
Texas Information and Referral Network operated by the Texas Health and
Human Services Commission. For more information about flu in Texas,
visit DSHS’
www.TexasFlu.org.
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Immunizations Required for School
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about the new immunization requirements for 2009 - 2010 school year
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For more information, visit
the Texas Department of State Health Services at this
link.
Make Teens Very Healthy
- Meningitis, Tdap, Varicella, HPV -
Immunizations are important for disaster
preparedness and also to protect against outbreaks of dangerous
diseases. Some of these vaccines will be required for 7th grade
entry beginning in the 2009-2010 school year. Consult your doctor
before school starts to make sure your child is up-to-date. |
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Can I Get Immunizations? |
- Chambers County Health
Department (409-296-8394)
Fridays in Winnie 8-4 closed 12-1 for lunch
Monday and Wednesday in Anahuac
8-4, closed 12-1 for lunch
- Beaumont City Health Dept.
(409-832-4000)
- Winnie Medical Clinic (Mai El
Mallah, MD) (409-296-6351)
- Thompson Medical Clinic (Danny
Thompson, PA) (409-296-9505)
- Students may also receive
immunizations from their private physician.
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Additional Resources & Information Related to School Compliance
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School Health Advisory Council - General Information -
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- Our History -
Link
- Our Vision Statement -
Link
- Meetings and Minutes
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Health Concerns |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
visit www.cdc.gov.
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BAM! - a new
Body and Mind website created by CDC
Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! Body and Mind gives
them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
It also serves as an aid to teachers and parents, providing
interactive, educational, and fun activities that are linked to
the national education standards for science and health.
Please visit:
http://www.bam.gov/.
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Fitnessgram
Guide for Parents and Guardians |
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The Texas School Health Advisory
Council, with support from the Texas
Department of State Health Services
and the Texas Education Agency, has
compiled a FITNESSGRAM Guide
for Parents and Guardians
that includes helpful documents.
Please review the resource at this
link and utilize it to meet your
needs whether parent, student, or
educator. |
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may request, in writing, their child's physical fitness assessment
results at the end of the school year.) |
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