Additional Resources from the Nurse
Adolescents Living the 24/7 Lifestyle
Caffeine and technology not only have an impact on how much sleep our children are getting, but they also affect the quality of that sleep. Parents, watch your child's caffeine intake and limit the technology use right before bedtime. Refer to the great article below for more information!
http://www.pediatricsdigest.mobi/content/123/6/e1005.full
Head Lice
The link found below will take you to the Department of Health websites "Diseases and Conditions" page. Simply scroll down to "head lice" and click. You can open the PDF and read all about lice and how to best eradicate this pesky problem! Please refer to our student handbook regarding the school's policy on handling lice. If your child was sent home due to head lice, they must be examined by the school nurse before being permitted to return to school.
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/diseases_and_conditions/11595
Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association has a very comprehensive website with information that will answer just about any question you may have regarding diabetes and your child. Access this fantastic resource here:
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-kids/
Management of Food Allergies in Schools
This is a link to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. It is a great website for parents/guardians who have children with food allergies. There is information regarding awareness, research, and advocacy. Please, if your child has a food allergy let us know right away so that we can provide the safest environment possible in the school.
http://www.foodallergy.org/page/food-allergy--anaphylaxis-network-guidelines
American Academy of Pediatrics
This link connects you directly to the American Academy of Pediatrics website for information regarding immunizations. Many parents and guardians have questions regarding immunization requirements, safety, and research. Hopefully this site will help you find the answers you are looking for.
http://www2.aap.org/immunization/
Additional Links
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Brochure
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Flyer
Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) Information
EPA-Bed Bugs in Schools: Guidance for Parents