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The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated this season.
School nurses play a key role in getting the word out about flu vaccine. Stay informed!
NEW RELEASE
School-located Vaccination (SLV) Summit – White Paper Published November 2011
NASN, NACCHO (National Association of County and City Health Officials), and ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials) co-hosted a meeting November 16-17, 2010 in Washington D.C. focused on promoting school-located vaccination as a societal norm to increase vaccine uptake. A White Paper titled School-located Vaccination Clinics: NASN, NACCHO, ASTHO Summit (November 2011) highlights the meeting discussion and key recommendations. Click here for the report. For more information contact Nichole Bobo (nbobo@nasn.org).
 Fighting the Flu Happens at School!
New Resource from NASN – a month-by-month campaign to help the school raise awareness about the importance of seasonal influenza vaccination. Each month features a vaccine focus, national activities for the month, suggested actions for the month and sample resources. Some resources are included and can be torn out of the hard-copy version of the booklet. The online booklet provides the web address to access these resources. Let us know what you think so we can make improvements! Email nbobo@nasn.org with your comments. Download the booklet. Hard copies are also available. Email nbobo@nasn.org with your address.
School Nurses Influenza Vaccination Commitment
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.
Leading by Example - A Commitment to Prevent Influenza
On September 21, 2011, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases launched a new initiative that calls on community leaders in healthcare, business, education, and policy to "lead by example" by making a commitment to influenza prevention. Post this commitment in your school.
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
Hull, H.F. & Ambrose, C.S. (2011). The impact of school-located influenza vaccination programs on student absenteeism: A review of the U.S. literature. The Journal of School Nursing, 27(1), 34-42.
Jenlink, C.H., Kuehnert, P., & Mazyck, D. (2010). Influenza vaccinations, Fall 2009: Model school-located vaccination clinics. The Journal of School Nursing, 26(4 supp), 7S-13S.
School-Located Influenza Immunization School Kit
From the National Association of County & City Health Officials.
Influenza School-located Vaccination (SLV): Information for Planners
From the CDC,
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Tools for the School Nurse
**Continuing Education from NASN**
Seasonal Influenza Prevention and Management in the School Setting: Principles and Practice
2.0 CNE Contact Hours-Free to All
[This continuing education (CE) offering was supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number 5U66IP000392 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The current version of the CE offering is based on the most current ACIP recommendations published in August 18, 2011 (CDC, 2011i).]
Learn more.
Fighting Flu Begins with You!
1.0 CNE Contact Hour
This program is supported by the Cooperative Agreement Number 5U66IP000392 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Learn more.
Championing School-Located Influenza Immunization - The School Nurse's Role
3.0 CNE Contact Hours-Free to NASN Members
Download the Supplement or visit the NASN Online Continuing Education page to access this educational offering and redeem CNE contact hours.
Supported by an educational grant from MedImmune.
School-Located Vaccination Clinics – Lessons Learned from Fall 2009
1.3 CNE Contact Hours
This program is supported by an educational grant from MedImmune.
Learn more.
**Toolkits**
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.
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.
Put Your Hands Together - video on handwashing
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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
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