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School Nurses Play Key Role in Getting the Word Out About Flu Vaccine
On February 24, 2010 vaccine experts voted that everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine next season. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted for “universal” flu vaccination in the U.S. to expand protection against the flu to more people. Next season’s vaccine will protect against the 2009 H1N1 pandemic virus and 2 other viruses.
Stay informed. Information is updated frequently. Visit the following Web sites for the latest information:
CDC’s Seasonal Flu Home Page
CDC’s H1N1 Flu Home Page
CDC's H1N1 Flu Clinical & Public Health Guidance
CDC Free Flu Resources
Flu Vaccine Locator
School Nurses Influenza Vaccination Commitment
Poster
NASN and the Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition, of which NASN is a member, urge school nurses to display this poster in prominent places throughout your school to demonstrate your commitment to protecting your students and community by preventing seasonal influenza. Download this poster.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Policy Statement
Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Influenza in Children, 2009-2010
added to site 09/14/09
Other content on this page:
Definitions
What is the difference between seasonal and pandemic influenza? What is that difference between Avian and Swine Flu?
• Seasonal influenza
• Pandemic influenza
• Avian influenza (A1)
• Novel H1N1 influenza (Swine Flu)
Guidance for Schools
School-Located Influenza Immunization School Kit
From the National Association of County & City Health Officials.
Preparing for the Flu - Communication Toolkit for Schools (Grades K-12).
Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education
The Department of Education has confirmed that FERPA privacy regulations are not to interfere in communications with public health officials per Virginia Tech emergency guidelines. Read more.
Tools for the School Nurse
Don't Get Sidelined by the Flu
Influenza Prevention and Treatment Education Program
Children are two-to-three times more likely to get sick with the flu and spread the virus to others. Because flu outbreaks are a major concern to schools nationwide, NASN has launched a new campaign, "Don't Get Sidelined By The Flu," which is designed to help school nurses educate parents and students about seasonal influenza.
Don't Get Sidelined by the Flu is supported by an educational grant from Roche Pharmaceuticals.
Championing School-Located Influenza Immunization
3.0 CNE Contact Hours-Free to NASN Members
This supplement to the Journal of School Nursing includes an overview of influenza and articles on the role of school nurses and public health departments in school-located influenza immunization.
Download the Supplement or visit the NASN Online Continuing Education page to access this educational offering on the NASN Learning Center where you can redeem CNE contact hours.
Supported by an educational grant from MedImmune.
School Located Vaccination Clinics - Lessons Learned from Fall 2009 - coming soon!
It’s A SNAP
From School Network for Absenteeism Prevention. Intended for elementary and middle school. Many resources, facts, and links. Partnered with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Soap and Detergent Association.
Henry the Hand
From Henry the Hand Foundation. Intended for elementary. Information, classroom activities, downloadable songs and video. Some activity sheets and posters in international languages.
Scrub Club
From NSF International. Intended for elementary. Webisodes, downloadable materials, and classroom acitivities.
Scrubby Bear
From Buffalo and Orange County Chapters of American Red Cross and Think Bright. Activities, lesson plans and resources.
Why Don't We Do It in our Sleeve?
From Maine Medical Association: Cough hygiene intended for middle school through adult.
Put Your Hands Together - video on handwashing
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Morton, Jennifer L., & Schultz, Alyce A. (2004). Healthy hands: use of alcohol gel as an adjunct to handwashing in elementary school children. Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 161–167.
White, Catherine G., Shinder, Fay S., Shinder, Arnold L., & Dyer, David L. (2001). Reduction of illness absenteeism in elementary schools using an alcohol-free instant hand sanitizer. Journal of School Nursing, Vol. 17, No. 5, pp. 258–265.
National Resources
Ounce of Prevention Campaign
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Arming health educators and consumers with information as well as practical and useful tips on preventing infectious diseases, the Ounce of Prevention campaign's goal is to provide resources about handwashing, cleaning and disinfection, and other easy-to-follow steps in an effort to develop and maintain successful hand hygiene and cleaning practices.
Families Fighting Flu
This non-profit, volunteer-based organization made up of families who have all lost a child to the flu is dedicated to educating people about the severity of influenza and the importance of vaccinating children against the flu every year.
Seasonal Influenza information from the CDC
Immunization Action Coalition
Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition
American Public Health Association - Get Ready Campaign
American Lung Association - Flu Clinic Locator
Say "Boo" to the Flu! - a flu prevention resource to share with teachers and parents
View archives of this CDC newsletter or request email updates.
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) - from the CDC
Select report links coming soon!
Improving Immunization Coverage: Clarifying Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs of School Nurses
Coming Soon!
Resources from the 2009-2010 Flu Season
Second Dose of H1N1 Flu Vaccine Important for Children Under 10
Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan opened his remarks with praise for school nurses while speaking at an H1N1 school vaccination clinic at Carlin Springs Elementary Schools in Arlington, Virginia on Thursday, January 7, 2010. Listen to Secretary Duncan's remarks.
Click on the play button to activate the media player.
If you are unable to activate the media player, open the remarks here.
For more information about this event, visit Flu.gov.
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Open Letter to the American People about the H1N1 Flu Vaccine
NASN has signed onto this open letter from America's top medical professionals about the safety and effectiveness of the H1N1 Flu Vaccine.
A Toolkit for Providers of Children with High Risk Conditions
CDC has developed a toolkit for pediatric and child health care providers on H1N1 and children with high-risk conditions. The toolkit includes an information sheet regarding access to the H1N1 vaccine, a brochure and template letters for parents and caregivers, as well as posters for the office setting.
2009 H1N1 Influenza School-Located Vaccination (SLV): Information for Planners
NASN participated in the development or this newly released document from CDC.
H1N1 policy guidance for K-12 schools, teachers, administrators, and parents (CDC)
2009 H1N1 Flu
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with input from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Frequently Asked Questions by Students, Families and School Personnel
Talking to Children About the Flu (Novel H1N1): A Parent Resource
NASN has partnered with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA) to develop and disseminate this handout for parents.
English handout
Spanish handout
English podcast
Spanish podcast
Talking to Children About Novel H1N1 Flu (Formerly Swine Flu) Concerns
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