HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Welcome to the Health Services' web site for Newport
News Public Schools. We hope that our site will provide you
with answers to your questions and information about student
health and requirements for school entry.
Health Requirements for
School Entry
Virginia state law requires proper documentation and specific
immunizations for school entry. Learn about these important
requirements before enrolling your child.
Immunization Information
Detailed information is provided about immunization
requirements to be met by all students before starting school.
General Health Information
Learn more about our health screenings, emergency data
requirements, medication at school, student accident insurance,
and family life education.
Staff Schedule
These are the central office administrators and school
nurses who can assist you. Contact them for help with your
questions or concerns.
(To view information on Physical
Education or Health Occupations,
please visit their web pages.)
Please view
NNPS Student & Staff Wellness Policy information. |
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HEALTH TIPS
Keeping Germs Away: What Can You Do?
Follow these steps to help you and your family stay
healthy and prevent the spread of flu and other germs.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and
water – you can also use an alcohol-based hand cleaner
(use with care for young children).
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue
when you cough or sneeze – if no tissues cough into
your sleeve.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs often spread this way.
- Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered
until healed.
- Shower/bathe after exercise or sports
participation.
- Avoid contact with wounds and bandages.
- Avoid sharing personal items like
towels and razors.
Ringworm is a fungus and called “ringworm”
because it is in a circular, raised, segmented pattern. It
is mostly spread by skin to skin contact. Susceptibility is
aggravated by friction and excessive sweating. Athlete’s
foot is “ringworm” on the feet and can be caught
in a moist, poorly cleaned shower. Both conditions can be
treated with over the counter medication. However, ringworm
of the scalp must be treated with prescription medication.
Ask your pharmacist or see your doctor. Here at school, while
being treated, we ask that ringworm be covered. In locker
rooms, gyms and on equipment we use fungicidal cleaning agents.
Impetigo/Staph Infections are caused by the staphylococcus
bacteria getting into a sore or break in the skin. About 1/3
of the infections are caused by “autoinfection”
from the bacteria in your nose. Skin to skin contact from
draining skin sores is the other most common source. Topical
treatment is usually all that is needed. Areas should be covered
while at school. If the area spreads see your doctor. NNPS
uses appropriate preventative measures to limit the spread
of infections. Call your school nurses and coaches if you
have questions.
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