Community Impact Survey from MA-DPH

Dear School Health Colleagues,  The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA-DPH) is trying to hear from communities so that it can better help people through the COVID-19 crisis. By taking this survey, you can help find new solutions to community problems, and give MA-DPH the information they need to take action and support the communities that […]

“Certificate of Immunization” Definition

We wanted to be sure you were aware that many of the Flu Materials have been updated for the 2020-2021 season. Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) has updated their Model Standing Orders, Screening Forms, Flu Products Chart, and have VISs available in many different languages.  MDPH has updated sample influenza vaccine consent and screening forms that can be used for school immunization clinics. We […]

How to Complete an Immunization Survey Through MIIS

Please see the forwarded email from Karen Robitalle regarding important upcoming dates and meeting registration information.  There is also a school immunization survey infographic, How to Complete an Immunization Survey Through the Massachusetts Immunization Information System (MIIS), from the MDPH Immunization Division attached to this email update.

School Health Update 09/11/2020

Greetings from the School Health Unit! I remember with great clarity where I was 19 years ago today.  I first heard about what was happening in NYC via a news alert on my computer, as I was one of the few buildings with access to the internet in my district.  The following days were a […]

Guidance for School Staff: Applying EPA- Approved Mosquito Repellent to Prevent EEE

Greetings (again) from the School Health Unit!   Reducing Risk of Mosquito-borne Illness While Outdoors Guidance for School Staff: Applying EPA- Approved Mosquito Repellent to Prevent EEE MosqHandoutKids_EN-SP1 Mosquito Bite Prevention OnePager – Caregivers – SPA Mosquito Bite Prevention OnePager – Caregivers Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster – Kids – SPA Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster – […]

DPH Updates

Greetings from the School Health Unit! The start of a new school year has always brought me excitement, anxiety, and a sense of a new beginning.  As a mom and a school nurse, for the last 30 years, my life has been structured around a school-year schedule.  Until now, I never appreciated just how comforting […]

MA Travel Order Effective August 1st, 2020

Dear School Nurse Colleagues, Here are school reopening updates posted this morning on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/index.html Also, here is the link to the new COVID-19 Travel Order announced by Governor Baker during today’s press conference that goes into effect on August 1, 2020, https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order.