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School Nurses Day - May 6, 2009
It all started in 1902, when New York City added nurses to some schools to reduce absenteeism and to control communicable diseases.  The demand for and expertise required of school nurses increased substantially as a result of mainstreaming students with sever physical or chronic conditions.  This followed the advent of the 1975 Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA.)  During the last two decades, schools have begun to see an increased number of student with asthma, diabetes and food allergies.

DCHHS Swine Flu Health Alert
We are asking for your assistance in educating your staff and public regarding this public health threat. Please distribute the attached information to your administrators, parents and students.  Dallas County Health and Human Services is actively involved in investigating and looking for potential cases of swine influenza infections occurring locally.

New Immunization Requirements for 2009-2010
Dear Parents:  We are informing parents about the new shot requirements for the 2009-2010 school year.  All students entering Kindergarten or 7th grade next year will be impacted by the new requirements for immunizations.  We are also holding immunization clinics to provide students with the opportunity to get their immunizations at low or at no cost.  I have attached the new immunization requirements plus the letters to this year's Early Childhood students and this year’s 6th graders to help them become compliant on entering school next year.  I have also attached the letter of notification from Department of Health and Human Services.  Parents please check your student’s shot records to be sure they will be ready for next year and please take advantage of the clinics that are mentioned in the letters.

Care Van Provides FREE Immunizations
Using its fleet of specially customized mobile immunization Care Vans, the Care Van Program is able to ... conduct immunization outreach clinics in the communities where these at-risk families live and work. In addition to offering free childhood immunizations, the Care Van Program also offers free health screenings at most of its health education community events. Health screenings include blood pressure checks, body fat and strength tests.

Immunization Requirements
Logo:  ImmunizationsTexas law requires that all children entering public or private schools and institutions of higher learning be immunized.   Validation of immunization records by a physician or public health clinic will be required for entering school.  Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus, Polio, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, HIB, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Hepatitis A, Pneumococcal Conjugate ...
Crypto Outbreak Information for Schools
(Elementary Teachers)  As you may be aware, we are experiencing an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis throughout Dallas County.  As a preventive measure, Dallas County Health and Human Services is contacting area school districts to ask for your assistance in getting information to your elementary learning community staff and parents.  This would include PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classes. 
Public Health Preparedness and Response Newsletter
Each month the Dallas County Health & Human Services department publishes a newsletter about public health that helps you be prepared and know how to respond to various current health issues:  summer heat, West Nile virus, salmonella, etc.

Pandemic Flu Prevention
This letter to parents will help your family prepare for a flu pandemic that could make many people sick. It is important to know that at this time, there is no pandemic flu of any kind in the United States. There is also no bird/avian flu in the United States at this time. Public health officials are worried the avian/bird flu virus may change so that it can infect people and spread easily from person-to-person.  This would cause a worldwide flu outbreak, called a pandemic. Public health officials want people to protect themselves against pandemic flu.  Here are some ways to protect your family...

District Procedure for Provisional Enrollment Due to Immunization
Texas laws require a student to be fully immunized prior to admission to a public school.  All immunization should be completed by the first date of enrollment.  Provisional enrollments are allowed under the following conditions...
Letter About Staph (MRSA) Prevention
There is a great deal of information in the media about staph infections in schools.  In the interest of keeping Irving ISD parent’s well informed, the following letter will provide information and suggestions regarding staph infections ... (Also) attached you will find guidelines and procedures developed by the Texas Department of State Health Services to assist you with the prevention and spread of MRSA.

Everything You Need to Know about Head Lice
What should I do if I think my child has lice? 
You can take care of your child’s head lice problem at home without a visit to the doctor or clinic. Treatments can be purchased without a prescription at pharmacies or grocery stores. Many parents feel embarrassed when their child has lice.  Sometimes it helps to talk to someone experienced in talking to parents of children with a head lice problem. The nurse at your child’s school, your doctor, and even the pharmacist can help.
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Drug Awareness and Prevention

Strawberry Meth: Drugs Being Marketed to Children
In our continuing efforts to inform parents and families about the dangers of illegal substances affecting our youth, Irving ISD is sending you another letter regarding drugs being marketed to children.  This letter is to inform you about a new form of crystal methamphetamine.  It is called Strawberry Meth or Strawberry Quick and it is also being sold to a younger population of children.  Strawberry flavoring is being added to methamphetamine to give it a strawberry candy look and flavor.  It also looks like the "Pop Rocks" candy that sizzle in your mouth.  In its current form, it is dark pink in color and has a strawberry scent to it.

New Campaign Urges Texans to Prepare for Emergencies
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) launched a new campaign today (October 29, 2007) encouraging Texans to prepare themselves and their families for potential disasters — from hurricanes to influenza.   “Ready or Not? HAVE A PLAN” or “¿Estás Listo? HAGAMOS UN PLAN” uses radio, television, newspaper and outdoor advertising; community outreach events; and a new interactive Web site to encourage every Texan to create an emergency plan.

Dangers of Cheese Heroin
I
nformation from the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) about the dangers of “Cheese,” a drug made from Heroin and Tylenol PM.  You may have heard information on “Cheese” in the media lately and how it has spread quickly throughout Dallas.  Irving ISD wants to continue partnering with you to help keep your children safe and also help keep you aware of this fast growing concern....

Notice
HB 1059, also known as the Emily Lastinger Act, requires school districts that maintain a website to post the list of immunization requirements and recommendations in English and Spanish.  In an effort to align the mandated information in a user-friendly format...
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Irving, Texas  75062-6020

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