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Health Information
COVID RESOURCES
Below are two guiding documents that schools are using to prepare for the return of face to face instruction. The Strong Schools Tool Kit is written by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the School Operational Guidance has been written by the NC Department of Public Instruction.
Strong Schools NC Public Health Tool Kit
https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/Strong-Schools-NC-Public-Health-Toolkit.pdf
FAQs regarding Strong Schools NC
https://files.nc.gov/covid/documents/guidance/education/Strong-Schools-NC-FAQs.pdf
NCDPI School Operational Guidance
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/covid-19-response-resources/lighting-our-way-forward
NC COVID Information Hub
Wake County COVID Information
New Immunization Requirement beginning with the 2020-21 School Year
Meningococcal Meningitis and Influenza Vaccines
The Center for Disease Control makes available and recommends a meningococcal meningitis vaccine for all those between the ages of 11 through 18. Certain higher risk populations, such as those with certain medical conditions are especially urged to get the vaccines. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/about/index.html.
Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. According to the CDC, the best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. The vaccine will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm.
HPV Vaccine
According to the Center for Disease Control, Human papillomavirus (HPV) is thought to be responsible for nearly all cervical dysplasia and cervical cancers. Cervical dysplasia refers to abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix. Although these changes are not cancer, they can lead to cancer of the cervix if not treated. The HPV vaccine works by preventing the most common types of HPV that cause cervical cancer. For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/cancer/gynecologic/basic_info/index.htm.