General Guidelines for Keeping Children Home Due to Illness
From the School Nurse
General Guidelines for Keeping Children Home Due to Illness Deciding when to keep a child at home from school is not always easy. It is important for children to attend school; but when a child is truly sick, they need to stay home in the care of an adult to get well and to prevent spreading illness to others. Below . . . read more
Medical Forms and Waivers
If you need more information or help with these forms, please Contact the School Nurse Health Requirements for School Attendance for 2013-14 (web page) Health Requirements for School Attendance for 2013-14 . . . read more
Parent Letter - New Tdap Vaccine Requirements - Updated 2/19/2013
January 3, 2013 IDPH Tdap Parent Letter DHS Questions and Answers Regarding School Health Record Issues Guidelines Applicable to Medical and Religious Immunization Exemptions . . . read more
HEALTHY HABITS to STAY WELL and PREVENT SPREADING GERMS
HEALTHY HABITS to STAY WELL and PREVENT SPREADING GERMS WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN with soap and water especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. Alcohol ‐ based hand cleaners are also effective. . . . read more
Norovirus - Recommendations for Prevention
Tips, Information & Video
MEMORANDUM TO : Illinois Daycare Facilities and Schools; Local Health Departments and Regional Offices of the Illinois Department of Public Health FROM : Janette Candido, Epidemiologist Communicable Disease Control . . . read more
Health Requirements for School Attendance - 2012-2013
Health Requirements for 2012-2013 Physical exams - must include diabetes screening, the doctor’s signature with phone number, and a health history with a parent’s signature , Eye exam - must be performed by an . . . read more
Contact the School Nurse
Katie Main 815-882-2800 Option #1 547 (Primary Building) 815-882-2800 Option #3 322 (Junior High) read more
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Links to School Health Issues
Allergies Asthma Concussion CPR Training for Students Diabetes Drugs Eye Health Health Exam and Immunization Forms Hearing . . . read more
First Aid for Seizures
The following chart is posted in all classrooms in the Putnam County School District read more
The Importance of Childhood Immunizations
Disease Prevention--Protect Those Around You Disease prevention is the key to public health. It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it. Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come . . . read more
AED - Automated External Defibrillator
What's an AED? An automated external defibrillator or AED is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia in a . . . read more
Bloodborne Pathogens Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation from OSHA for Staff Use
Bloodborne Pathogens More PowerPoint presentations from ed read more
Basic Hygiene Guidelines for the Prevention Of Staphylococcal Infections
Putnam County CUSD #535 In light of the recent cases of “staph” infections in other school districts, we are attempting to keep our families educated on how to help protect themselves. . . . read more
CPR Procedures
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Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
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Student Wellness Articles
Student Wellness read more
Illinois Department of Public Health - General Info
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations read more
Child Sexual Abuse Warning Signs
If you're worried that your child is being sexually abused, look for the following possible warning signs: Changes in behavior: withdrawal, fearfulness, crying without provocation Night sweats with screaming or shaking, and . . . read more
Sports Physical Forms
Sports Physical Form Certificate of Child Health Examinations (This form is required for 6th and 9th Grade instead of the sports physical) read more
Essential Tips for Head Lice Prevention
Head lice is a growing problem in many elementary schools these days. Head lice prevention is important. Just because your family is clean and tidy doesn't mean your kids are never going to get them. Head lice is contracted by contact with . . . read more
ADHD - Overview
PowerPoint Presentation
ADHD - Overview More PowerPoint presentations from ed read more
What You Should Know About Urine Drug Testing?
Urine drug testing is a procedure of chemical analysis designed to screen patients or individuals for drug abuse. It is also used to ensure that a person is substance-free before undergoing any medical procedure. Drug screening, also . . . read more
kids with Nose Bleeds - Tips and Treatments
Tips First words of wisdom: "Don't lie down!" Always keep their head elevated and above their heart. Have them breathe through their mouth. Have them sit up straight and tip their head slightly forward. Tilting the head . . . read more
Does your Child have the Flu or a Cold?
The following chart can help you compare flu symptoms with cold symptoms. Use it to lean the differences and similarities between flu and cold symptoms. Symptoms Cold Flu . . . read more
5 Ways to Keep your Kids From Getting Sick
A survey found that 90 percent of teachers think it is "common for students to come to school sick." Only about 30 percent said their schools' custodial staff disinfects the classrooms regularly. "Germs are frequently spread through . . . read more
Secrets to Dealing With Sickness in the Classroom
Sickness is a fact of life when you are a teacher. Kids get sick and spread germs, which then makes you susceptible to sickness as well. It is never fun to deal with, but it can be much more bearable if you take the necessary actions. You may . . . read more
