Clinic Information
Recent Activity Beth Hamilton is a Registered Nurse who is available to students during the school day. The clinic is open during school hours to students who may have health needs such as medication/treatment administration, first aid, illness evaluation as well as routine screening for vision, hearing and scoliosis. The nurse is also a resource for students, families and staff for health information on a variety of topics. In addition the nurse is involved with the special education eligibilty process and is involved with teaching and training for staff and students on various health topics as they apply to the school setting.
Clinic Announcements School RegistrationPlease see link to district fusion page under Stafford County Health Services for registration information related to immunizations and physicals.
Swine Flu(H1N1 Flu)For the latest information about the swine flu please see links to the CDC and the Virginia Dept of Health below under flu and pandemic flu.
Governors Score Card for nutrition and physical activity Please see the article about the Governors Score card in forms and files section. It will also be in the February newsletter.
Please see links below to resources on nutrition and wellness under Nutrition information ImmunizationsThis is just a reminder to all parents of 6th grade students to make sure your child has received the required TDAP booster shot before the first day of school. Written documentation of this vaccine is required for school attendance. If you have questions please contact your health care provider or the Virginia Department of Health.
For more information about immunizations please refer to section under health links as well as the forms and files section which includes information about registration requirements and the new HPV vaccine Staphylococcus aureus/MRSAFor more information on this subject the Virginia Department of Health has a fact sheet that you can access through the website.
Flu(Influenza) The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild or severe illness. The flu spreads in repiratory droplets caused by coughing and sneezing. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a vaccine each fall. In schools we need to concentrate on good health habits and respiratory etiquette to prevent flu.
For more information on flu and who should receive a vaccine please refer to the Virginia Dept of Health website and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Health ScreeningsRoutine screenings for vision and hearing begin in September. The following students will be screened for vision and hearing: All 7th grade students, New students, requests from parents, teachers.
Scoliosis is curvature of the spine. According to available information 7 to 10 out of every 100 children may develope scoliosis and 1 to 3 of that group will require treatment. If the condition is detected early and appropriately treated, progressive spine deformity can be prevented. This year 7th grade students will be screened beginning in January. Discussion Topics |
Health Links Information resource resources for nutrition education and wellness  Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFlu(Influenza) information H1N1 Flu(Swine flu)www.cdc.fov/h1n1flu Pandemic Flu information Staphlococcus aureus/MRSA MRSA information(www.cdc.gov/mrsa/ SCPS Health ServicesStafford County Health Services Information Immunization information Registration information Medication/Treatment permission forms Virginia Department of HealthImmunization information Flu(Influenza) information Pandemic flu information H1N1 Flu(Swine Flu)www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/alerts/swineflu/index.htm Staphylococcus aureus information MRSA information(www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/factsheets/methicillin.htm Forms and Files
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