Health

Flu Clinics

JPS will be hosting 3 flu clinics this fall. These clinics are open to all students, staff/faculty and family members ages 3+

Thursday October 11th at Ferri Middle School - STAFF ONLY from 2-4 Anyone else 4-6:30 PM.

Tuesday November 13th at Ferri Middle School 4-6:30 PM

Wednesday October 24th at Thornton Elementary School 4-6:30 PM

Registration recommended but not required.

If you have insurance, remember to bring your card.

No out-of-pocket cost for anyone; no money will be collected.

Choice of flu shot (recommended) or nasal spray (for ages 3-18 years while supplies last).

JPS NALOXONE POLICY

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Health News

Welcome to Health News for the Johnston Public School District!!!!

The goal of the Johnston Public Schools Health Services Program is that all students are healthy and ready to learn. Health services are provided by our certified school nurse-teachers. Our primary focus is health promotion and disease prevention. School Health Services are meant to supplement, rather than replace, parental responsibility and are designed to encourage parents/guardians to take an active role in supporting their child's health so all students can function at their optimal level.

CURRENT HEALTH NEWS

ZikaVirus

Extremely rare Fewer than 1,000 US cases per year Requires a medical diagnosis Lab tests or imaging often required Spreads by animals or insects Short-term: resolves within days to weeks In most cases, there are no symptoms. In pregnant women, it may cause subsequent birth defects. A link between Zika and paralysis (GuillainBarré Syndrome) is being investigated. When present, symptoms are mild and last less than a week. They include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes. There's no vaccine or specific treatment. Instead the focus is on relieving symptoms and includes rest, re-hydration, and acetaminophen for fever and pain. Aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen should be avoided.

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Immunizations

All students entering the Johnston Public Schools must present proof of immunizations that meet the requirements set forth by the RI Department of Health. Additionally, students entering Grade 7 and Grade 12 must meet the requirement for booster immunizations. Students who are not appropriately immunized will be excluded from school until they obtain the missing vaccines

Please click "Immunization Info" for details.

Health Screenings

Several health screenings are conducted by certified school nurse-teachers throughout the school year. These screenings are mandated by the RI Departments of Education and Health. Students will be screened unless written documentation is received from a child's health care provider that the screening has been completed.

The following screenings are conducted annually:

Dental: Grades K-5, and Grade 10
Vision: Grades K-5, Grade 7, Grade 9
Hearing: Grades K-3
Scoliosis: Grades 6-8

Medication Policies

Only medications that cannot be given outside of school hours will be given in school. Only FDA approved medication will be administered in school. If medication is a must during the school day, please contact the certified school nurse-teacher at your child's school and refer to our medication policy below.

Policy for Administering Medication in our Schools

Medication Consent Form

Release of Confidential Information Form (will send from School)

Release of Confidential Information to First Student (will send from school)