Recent ActivityHealth Information Important H1N1 Vaccination UpdateAt the request of the Prince William Health District (PWHD), a free H1N1 vaccination clinic will be held at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge on Saturday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. While this clinic is open to the public, it will target priority groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Please note the PWHD has extended this priority designation to PWCS employees who work directly with students.
These CDC target groups include: - Pregnant women. - People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age. - Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel. - Children between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old. - People between 25 and 64 years of age who are at higher risk for H1N1 because of chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems. Both the FluMist and the injectable form of the H1N1 vaccine will be available. Even if someone has already had a flu-like illness, the CDC recommends that you still get vaccinated for H1N1. For information about "Prior Illness" and more, please visit the CDC's "Questions & Answers" page (http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm). This is part of our continued working relationship with the Prince William Health District to help inform everyone about important H1N1 news, and get as many people vaccinated at possible.  WelcomeHello and welcome to the WMS Clinic Corner. I am Emily Bartz RN and thrilled to be a part of the WMS team! The goal of the student health program is to support the learning and academic success of our students! Please help ensure the safety and health of all Woodbridge Middle students. If your child has received an updated immunization, please provide me with a copy. Please keep your emergency card updated with your telephone numbers and contact people. We rely on this information when trying to contact you if your child is ill or injured! I look forward to working with your students over the course of the school year!
 MedicationParents, if your child requires medication during school hours it is important that you complete the REQUIRED over-the-counter medication authorization form (Attachment 1 of Regulation 757-4). This regulation pertains to any substance considered medication, including cough drops and oral numbing agents. Students caught carrying unauthorized medications in school may be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the PWCS Code of Conduct. This regulation is for the safety and wellness of ALL students at Woodbridge. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email the school nurse.
 Please Report your Student's IllnessesIt is important that you call to report your child's absence as soon as possible, especially when it is due to illness. Please give basic information regarding your child’s illness when calling, stating if he or she has a fever and if there are any other symptoms of influenza. Please do NOT wait to report their illness until they return to school. Thank you for doing your part to help keep Woodbridge Middle students, families, and staff members healthy! |
Health-Related Links  http://cdc.gov/Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Keep informed of the latest information concerning the flu Prince William County Public Health DepartmentUpdated with the latest public health department information for H1N1 and vaccinations |
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