Health Center

Rebecca Booth R.N.

District Nurse

bbooth@driscollisd.esc2.net

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Heat Prevention Tips

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SHAC Information

Driscoll ISD School Health Advisory Committee held a meeting on January 19,2012. There were many new and exciting topics discussed. Each department gave a detailed report of activities that had been done since the school year began, as well as upcoming events. A report on the ACE afterschool program was given with suggestions from other committee members for additional activities. An overview of the PE department was discussed with emphasis on preparing for the upcoming Fitness Gram. The Community members all expressed a desire to work closely with the school in efforts to create a positive environment for the students.

Rebecca Booth, R.N.

Our comprehensive school health program provides:

· Vision/hearing screening

· Height/weight screening

· Spinal screening

· Acanthosis nigricans screening

· Blood pressure screenings

· Individual health counseling

· Health referrals as needed

· Eyeglass assistance program for qualifying students

Important Immunization Information

The close of the 80^th Legislative Session resulted in the passage of House Bill (HB) 1059, which requires DISD to create a list of the required immunizations for school attendance and a list of the recommended vaccinations.

Updated Immunization Information

Immunization Requirements in English and Espanol

Click here for Immunization Exemption Information

Click here for 2010 Immunization Updates Information in English

Click here for 2010 Immunization Updates Information in Spanish

Health Links

www.americanheart.org

An incredible website that raises awareness of heart disease and help you reduce your risk. Contains information on heart health, including recognizing a heart attack, heart profiles, and heart healthy recipes.

www.cancer.org

Learn about medical information on cancer, treatment options, special types of cancer, and support resources.

www.diabetes.org

Website devoted to diabetes research and information, striving to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve lives of all people affected by diabetes.

www.kidshealth.org

Excellent Website for:

Parents--receive practical parenting information and news

Kids--receive information on how the body works

Teens--answers, advice, and straight talk

Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms

Symptom	Cold	H1N1 Flu
Fever	Fever is rare with a cold.	Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the H1N1 flu.
Coughing	A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold.	A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough).
Aches	Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold.	Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu.
Stuffy Nose	Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week.	Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chills	Chills are uncommon with a cold.	60% of people who have the H1N1 flu experience chills.
Tiredness	Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold.	Tiredness is moderate to severe with the H1N1 flu.
Sneezing	Sneezing is commonly present with a cold.	Sneezing is not common with the H1N1 flu.
Sudden Symptoms	Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days.	The H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains.
Headache	A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold.	A headache is very common with the H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases.
Sore Throat	Sore throat is commonly present with a cold.	Sore throat is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu.
Chest Discomfort	Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold.	Chest discomfort is often severe with the H1N1flu.

The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.

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