A Note from the School Nurse
Heather Nistler,
RN, PHN, LSN
It is hard to believe that we are already gearing up for another great school year! With the coming of school, we are reminded of the joys of the cold and flu season ahead of us. Listed below you will find a brief review of our health policies. I am looking forward to working with you for the health and safety of your student. Have a great school year!
Student shall be excluded from all school activities for the following reasons:
Parents are reminded that the school needs to have a Health Information form completed for the current school year on file, along with a current Emergency Card on file. Please contact the health office with any changes to this information that may occur during the school year. Please be advised that students who are sent home from school during the school day must be picked up within 60 minutes of notification by school personnel. Students who are sent home during the school day may not return without approval by school personnel.
Please remember that we are working together to decrease the number and severity of illnesses that our students encounter. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have at 218-768-2111 ext. 232 or visit the Minnesota Department's Web site.
Aitkin County H1N1 Information
http://www.co.aitkin.mn.us/News-Release/influenza.html#clinic
Minnesota's School Immunization Law
Are Your Kids Ready for School?
Visit the MN Dept of Health Immunization chart below for immunization information
H1N1 Health Watch Information
MN Dept of Health H1N1 Basics
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/flu/h1n1/basics/index.html
MN Dept of Health Fact Sheets