All students entering Kindergarten are required by the state of Missouri to have their immunizations up to date. The DTap (tetanus), IPV (polio), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), HepB (Hepatitis B), Varicella (chicken pox) series should be completed. Here is information about each of the required information.
www.immunize.org/vis/dtap.pdf http://www.immunize.org/vis/polio_ipv.pdf http://www.immunize.org/vis/mmr.pdf http://www.immunize.org/vis/hepatitis_b.pdf http://www.immunize.org/vis/varicella.pdf
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Before entering the 8th grade students are required to have their immunizations up to date. The two shots they are required to have are the TDAP (tetanus) and the MCV (meningitis). Here is more information on both of those vaccinations.
http://www.immunize.org/vis/meningococcal_acwy.pdf http://www.immunize.org/vis/tdap.pdf Today there's a lot of talk about disaster and emergency preparedness. A lot of times it seems overwhelming and you just don't know where to start. Here's a link to an article I thought might help. Check it out, and get started on your kit today.
https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit School starts in just a little over 2 weeks. Please make sure your kindergarten and 8th grade students have their vaccinations up to date.
In 2016 the state added a mandatory meningitis vaccine along with the Tdap tetanus booster that is required for 8th grade students. Kindergarten students should have 2 MMR, 2 Varicella , 3 Hepatitis B, at least 3 Polio, and at least 4 Dtap. These vaccinations can be received at Howell County Health Dept (417-256-7078). Some vaccinations are also available at local pharmacies as well. Have a great and safe year!! Our School Wellness Committee meets yearly to review the Howell Valley Wellness Policy. If you are interested in participating, please contact me! You can email me at [email protected] or reach me at 256-2268.
Every fall we have a dental screening. Dr. Alanna Temple from West Plains Dental Group comes and checks the students teeth for any obvious issues and then a FLUORIDE varnish is applied. We do this in conjunction with a program from the state called the Preventative Services Program. The kids also get floss, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Then in the spring the varnish is applied again. This year our screening day was supposed to be September 30 but due to some scheduling conflicts. so we are looking at November. Permission slips will be sent home before the screening. Your child must have a signed permission slip in order to participate. Here's some more info on the screening and the varnish.
LET’S HELP STOP TOOTH DECAY WITH FLUORIDE VARNISH What is fluoride varnish?
*The application of fluoride varnish does not replace a comprehensive oral examination by your dentist, which is recommended once a year. * In partnership with the: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Office of Primary Care and Rural Health So, it's summer break. Kids are excited, moms and dads are excited....then about a week in, everyone is BORED!! So what can you do...how to you beat the boredom and not have excessive screen time....well there are tons of suggestions out there everywhere you look. There's anything from jars full of suggestions for your kids to pull from when they are bored to chore charts. So I thought I'd give you a few links that I came across with some really great ideas for people of all ages.
http://www.wikihow.com/Beat-Boredom-over-the-Summer https://narrowbackslacker.com/2014/05/13/how-i-limited-screen-time-by-offering-my-kids-unlimited-screen-time/ http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/beating-summer-boredom-116-things-to-do-ep-420676380-358023891.html http://www.collegefashion.net/college-life/25-inexpensive-or-free-ways-to-cure-summer-boredom/ http://www.gurl.com/2013/06/25/summer-boredom-things-to-do-when-youre-bored/#6 https://familyshare.com/2499/family/schools-out-15-ideas-to-cure-summer-boredom http://thestir.cafemom.com/big_kid/172958/50_awesome_summer_activities_for So hopefully there's plenty to do on these sites, and you'll have a summer full of adventure and fun! Have a great summer break and I'll for sure see you next fall.....but be sure to check back, who knows I might get bored and take a minute to post something new. ~~~Cecily Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, the state of Missouri is now requiring all incoming 8th graders to have a Meningococcal vaccine. It can be given at the same time as the required TDap booster. You can get this vaccination at the Howell County Health Dept, your family doctors office and even some of our local pharmacies.
Here is some more info on the Meningococcal vaccine from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior services. Meningococcal Disease What You Need to Know What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis that can affect the blood stream, brain and spinal cord. There are thirteen different serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis that can cause disease, five of which cause the most disease in the United States. Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in the United States. About 1,000 people get meningococcal disease each year in the United States. Although meningococcal disease is somewhat rare, 10 to 14 percent of infected people die from the disease. In instances where it is not fatal, it can lead to permanent brain damage, loss of hearing, loss of arms and legs and potentially lifelong disability. Although anyone can contract meningococcal disease, it is most common in infants less than one year of age, in adolescents 16 to 21 years of age and in people with certain medical conditions, such as the lack of a spleen. Adolescents and young adults have an increased incidence of disease, accounting for nearly 15 percent of all United States cases. College students are susceptible to meningococcal disease because they live in close quarters and often share food, drink and cosmetics. What are the symptoms of meningococcal disease? The symptoms of meningococcal disease may include high fever, chills, nausea, exhaustion and a rash. Early symptoms of meningococcal disease can be mistaken for influenza. An infected person may become seriously ill very quickly. If any of these symptoms are unusually sudden or severe, seek medical attention immediately. How is meningococcal disease diagnosed? Meningococcal disease is diagnosed by taking blood and spinal fluid samples from a person who is possibly infected. The medical laboratory will grow and identify the bacteria in culture to give a confirming diagnosis. Antibiotics can be used to treat meningococcal infections and reduce the risk of death, but sometimes the infection has caused too much damage to the body for antibiotics to prevent death or serious long-term disabilities. How does meningococcal disease spread? Meningococcal disease is spread person-to-person through exchange of respiratory and throat secretions. Kissing, sharing drinking glasses, food or eating utensils, sharing a cigarette or lipstick, coughing and having close social contact (living in the same household) are examples of how this disease spreads. How can you reduce the risk for getting meningococcal disease? The best way to reduce the risk of getting meningococcal disease is through immunization. Other ways to reduce the risk of meningococcal disease are to avoid sharing items that have touched someone’s mouth such as cups, bottles, food, cosmetics and smoking materials. What is the meningococcal vaccine? There are three kinds of meningococcal vaccine available in the United States:
Who should get the meningococcal vaccine? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends two doses of MCV4 for adolescents.
CDC recommends MCV4 or MPSV4 for:
CDC recommends MenB vaccine for:
MCV4 vaccines are 85 percent effective in protecting against four of the five major strains of the bacteria responsible for meningococcal disease. Have Questions? Individuals who have questions or concerns about meningococcal disease should contact their health care provider. Children may be eligible to receive free vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program before their 19th birthday. Contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services or your local public health agency to find out if your child is eligible. 716 (10-15) Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau of Immunizations 800.219.3224 Family Health Festival East Towne Village Plaza 1376 Bill Virdon Blvd, West Plains, MO 65775 June 4th 10 am– 2:00 pm
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