Health/Wellness
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Fact Sheet for Parents
- LISD Guidelines Regarding Whooping Cough: English Spanish
West Nile Virus
Bacterial Meningitis
Senate Bill 31, passed by the Texas Legislature in the Fall of 2001, requires that school districts provide the following information to all parents in the district. Meningitis is most commonly spread in the college dormitories, due to close living arrangements, but the legislature felt it was important for all parents to be made aware of the disease. Colleges now require students to provide proof of having had the Meningitis vaccine within the last 5 years. Please click on the link for more informtion.
Immunization Requirements
****2013-2014 Texas Immunization Requirements****
* English (LISD Summary) *English/Spanish
Letter for Parent/Guardians regarding changes to the Texas Vaccines For Children Program (TVFC)
PLEASE note that starting the 2009-2010 school year the State Of Texas has a "phase-in" schedule that is requiring Hepatitis A, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Meningococcal vaccinations for students, starting with Kindergarten and 7th grade, depending on the immunization. EACH year a grade level will be added. Please follow the link below for the schedule concerning these vaccinations.
Exemptions to Immunization Requirements
Chapter §97.62 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) describes the conditions under which individuals can seek exemptions from Texas immunization requirements. Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States.
Information on obtaining an exemption for immunizations is available at the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Flu Information
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Smith County Public Health District Dr. Hand's Office- 903-882-3194
George Roberts ETMC Lindale- 903-881-0460
815 North Broadway TMFHS Lindale- 903-882-0991
Tyler, Texas 75702 Medicine Chest Pharmacy Lindale- 903-882-3158
(903) 535-0036 Brookshire's Pharmacy Lindale- 903-882-1309
Walmart Pharmacy Lindale- 903-882-0740
Dial 2-1-1 for Flu Advice
You can now dial 2-1-1 to receive over-the-phone medical guidance about what you should do if you or a family member have flu symptoms.
The state’s 2-1-1 health information helpline is now staffed with medical professionals who can provide information about managing flu symptoms and advice on when to seek medical care from a physician or emergency room.
This will help you make informed decisions about how to care for yourself and your family. The guidance is not intended to replace specific instructions people receive from their physicians.
The 2-1-1 staff also can provide general flu information and vaccine availability information for individuals and health care providers. Calls are answered round-the-clock. Callers are instructed to choose a language and then press “6” for flu information and guidance.
Basic flu symptoms include fever, cough and sore throat that usually come on suddenly. Most cases are relatively mild to moderate and do not need emergency treatment. Most people who have H1N1 flu or seasonal flu just need appropriate fluid intake, fever-reducing medication, rest and careful monitoring.
People with underlying health conditions who think they have the flu should contact their health care provider.
For more information about flu in Texas, www.TexasFlu.org.
**The Flu: A Guide For Parents
** Flu Information-Spanish
Health and Wellness Links
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association of Texas
- American Psychiatric Association
- Center for Disease Control
- The Center for Health and Healthcare in Schools
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Texas Department of State Health Services (Includes information about all available health related services, and up-to-date flu information.
- Epilepsy Foundation
- Health Finder (English)
- Health Finder (Spanish)
- Information from Kotex
- Kids Health
- Mayo Clinic
- Medline Plus
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- U.S. National Library of Medicines
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
- Poison Prevention and Treatment Information
- WebMD
Health Forms
Health Handbook Information
2012-2013 LISD "Health" Handbook Information
Staph Infections/MRSA
Employee Wellness Newsletters
- Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Facts (9/19/2012)
- Cholesterol Facts (9/26/2012)
- Bullying Prevention (10/3/2012)
- Clean Your Hands and Cover Your Cough (10/10/2012)
- Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week (10/17/2012)
- Lung Health-Respiratory Care Week- (10/24/2012)
- Drug Free Week- Alcohol and Drugs - (10/31/2012)
- Diabetes Awareness- (11/7/2012)
- Holiday Food Safety- (11/14/2012)
- Get Smart-Know When Antibiotics Work- (11/28/2012)
- Arthritis- (12/5/12)
- Foot Care- (12/12/12)
- Goal Setting and New Year's Resolutions- (12/19/12)
- Diet, Exercise and Sleep- (1/9/13)
- 25 Cheap Foods That Are Good For You- (1/16/2013)
- Prevention Guidelines for Adults- (1/22/2013)
- Test Your Fruit & Veggie IQ- (1/30/13)
- 10 Ways to Lower Cholesterol (2/13/13)
- Tips to Maintain Good Posture (2/20/13)
- When Should I Stop Eating at Night? (2/27/13)
- 10 Tips To Get The Best Sleep Ever (3/6/13)
- Salt: Silent Killer or Taste Bud Thriller (3/20/13)
- The Good, The Bad & The Oily (3/27/13)
- What Are Phytochemicals? (4/3/13)
- Foam Rolling: Your Tight Muscles Best Friend (4/10/13)
- Sciatica (4/17/13)
- Carpal Tunnel (4/24/13)
- Be Savvy About Building a Healthy Entree Salad (5/1/13)
- Up Close and Edible-Peppermint (5/8/13)
- 20 Secrets of Very Fit People (5/15/13)
Contacts
Campus Nurses:
Early Childhood Center: Kim White, RN 903-881-4400 whitekr@lindaleeagles.org
College Street Elementary: Laura Kennedy, LVN 903-881-4350 kennedyll@lindaleeagles.org
Velma Penny Elementary: Traci Fountain, RN (Head Nurse) 903-881-4250 TDFount@lindaleeagles.org
E.J. Moss Intermediate-East Campus: Kathi Brown, LVN 903-881-4200 ext. 1405 brownkr@lindaleeagles.org
E. J Moss Intermediate- West Campus: Faye Bullard, LVN 903-881-4200 ext. 1474 bullardF@lindaleeagles.org
Lindale Junior High: Christi Singleton, RN 903-881-4150 SingletonCL@lindaleeagles.org
Lindale High School: Nancy Hosid, RN 903-881-4100 HosidN@lindaleeagles.org
School Health Advisory Council
Check our Lindale ISD SHAC web page!
