School health safety includes everything from
washing hands to prevent the spread of germs to
a healthy learning environment. Healthy minds
and bodies will help curtail a multitude of
school problems and support a safer school.
Below you will find information concerning
seasonal flu, environmental
concerns, school health safety checklists, etc.
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Humana donates free flu shots during the 2010 Safe
and Healthy Schools Conference in Louisville. |
CDC - NIOSH Publications and
Products -
Safety
Checklist Program ...
Administrators, coordinators, and
teachers know that their schools
should comply with Federal or State
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration regulations. However,
the task may seem overwhelming! This
Safety Checklist Program can help
these leaders bring their schools
into compliance even when they have
little safety and health
experience, a busy schedule, and
many unanswered questions.
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Seasonal Flu Information for Schools...
Educators and staff can help slow the spread of
colds and flu. On this site, you will find more
information on preventing the flu, as well as,
materials and tools for schools. |
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Information for Schools about the Flu - Flu.gov
- Read questions and answers for pre-school
and K-12 staff about the
flu
itself, and preventing and treating the
flu.
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Schools are instrumental in keeping their
communities healthy by taking actions such as
posting information about hand hygiene in restrooms,
providing flu prevention messages in daily
announcements, and being vigilant about cleaning and
disinfecting classroom materials. (CDC) |
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How to
Use Hand Sanitizer to Prevent Illness
This publication provides illustrated step-by-step
instructions on how and when to use hand sanitizer. |
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New -
CDC’s Winter Weather Health & Safety Updates
- Stay Warm This Winter - Shivering is an
important first sign that the body is losing heat.
Keep warm by dressing in wool, silk, or
polypropylene inner layers – these fabrics hold in
more body heat than cotton. Learn
more ... |
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CDC - Family
Health - College
Health and
Safety
… college can also be
stressful …Keep the tips and information … in
mind to stay safe and healthy in college. |
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Express Your Health:
Materials for Parents, Teachers and Kids
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Encourage kids to develop safe and healthy habits to
prevent disease and injury and to promote health now
and in the future. ... fact sheets and
activity sheets…The
fact sheet at this grade level includes health and
safety information on buckling up, physical activity
and nutrition, and hand washing. (Pre-School – High
School) |
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School
Health Index
– Center for Disease Control - A self-assessment and
planning guide for schools... |
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How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? - Children with asthma need proper support at school to keep
their asthma under control and be fully active. Use
these questions to find out how well your school
assists children with asthma.
Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute - National Asthma Education and Prevention
Program
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/friendly.htm
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/ |
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American School Health Association
– ASHA is committed to safeguarding the
health
of
school-aged
children. Their website contains useful information
on school health topics such as “Cyberbullying and
Self Esteem”, “Disease Preparedness in Schools”,
“What
School Administrators Can Do to Enhance
Student Learning by Supporting a Coordinated
Approach to Health”,
… Plans
are underway for the 2011 conference, “Limitless
Possibilities – School Health in the Next Decade”
October 12-15, 2011 in Louisville, KY.
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March is:
National
Nutrition Month - eatright.org
- National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition
education and information campaign sponsored
annually by the American Dietetic Association.
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News:
USDA Announces Improvements in School Wellness
Promotion
July 7, 2011
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USDA announced today improvements included in the
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 that will
enhance local wellness policies in schools in order
to promote healthier lifestyles for children. ... |
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Center for Disease Control –
This government site provides information on disease
prevention and control, injuries, disabilities,
hazards, and other health problems. CDC.gov
provides users with credible, reliable health
information. |
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