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Tools for Schools Resources - A Resource Kit for School Nurses
Pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, and the flu continue to be relevant diseases among children, adolescents, and even adults. Yet parents, teachers, and staff may be unaware of these diseases and their risks. As a healthcare professional, you can help raise awareness of these diseases and the importance of appropriate vaccinations.
Tools for Schools is designed to help you educate parents, students, teachers, and staff about pertussis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, and the flu. It details the risks of the diseases in children, adolescents, and adults and the importance of making sure to receive the appropriate immunizations, including booster shots. Tools for Schools includes everything from basic background information to instructions on what to do if there is an outbreak in your community. Keep the materials presented here on hand for easy reference and to refresh your own knowledge of pertussis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, polio, and the flu.
Kindergarten Tools:
- Polio Fact Sheet: Provides the latest facts about the continued need for vaccination against polio
- Pertussis Fact Sheet: Use this resource to educate students and parents about pertussis and the need for vaccination
- Hepatitis A Fact Sheet: Use this resource to educate students and parents about hepatitis A and the need for vaccination
- Office Poster: Display in your office or in high-traffic areas to raise awareness of the vaccinations that may be needed
- Flyer: For leave-behind or distribution to raise awareness of benefits of combination vaccines
- Dear Parent Letter: Informs parents about the need for prevention and vaccination against pertussis, polio, and hepatitis A. Provides a checklist of recommended vaccinations
Middle School/High School Tools:
- Pertussis Fact Sheet: Use these resources to educate students and parents about pertussis
- Hepatitis A Fact Sheet: Use these resources to educate students and parents about hepatitis A
- Office Poster: Display in your office or in high-traffic areas to raise awareness of pertussis. Provides a checklist of recommended vaccinations
- Dear Parent Letter: Informs parents about the need for vaccination against pertussis and hepatitis A. Provides a checklist of recommended vaccinations
- Outbreak Letter: Notifies the community in the event of a pertussis outbreak
Teacher/Parent Tools:
- Pertussis Fact Sheet: Provides the latest facts about pertussis in adolescents and adults
- Hepatitis A/Hepatitis B Fact Sheet: Provides the latest facts about hepatitis A & hepatitis B in adolescents and adults
- Flu Fact Sheet: Provides the latest facts about the flu in adolescents and adults
- Letter to Teachers and Staff: Explains to teachers and staff the need for vaccination against pertussis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and the flu. Provides a checklist of recommended vaccinations
Back to School Slide Deck
Presents a range of recommended immunization opportunities.
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