Domestic Violence Awareness
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Domestic violence and abuse can occur within all age ranges and in any ethnic background. Both women and men can be victims of abuse. No abuse, whether physical, emotional or verbal is acceptable. Domestic abuse often starts with verbal abuse and threats, leading up to violence. A person deserves to be respected, appreciated and safe. The first step is to recognize the abuse, acknowledge it as real and get the assistance you need. If you are in danger, please call the MN Domestic Violence Crisis Line at 1-866-223-1111 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or TTY 1-800-787-3224.
(Domestic Violence and Abuse at HelpGuide.org/NCADV.org/files/Minnesota.pdf)
School-Located Flu Vaccinations
This year for the first time ever, there is a universal flu vaccination recommendation for everyone 6 months of age and older to get the flu vaccine. In support of this change, Scott County Public Health will be offering a school-located clinic in the Prior Lake District on Thursday, November 4th from 5 – 8 pm at the High School. For more information go to the Health Services website: http://www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/, click on Services, click on Health Services, click on School Located Flu Vaccinations 2010.
Head Lice Information
As always please remember to check your student for head lice periodically throughout the year. Information about head lice is available on the Health Services website: http://www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/, click on Services, click on Health Services, click on “Is my child ill…” or “head lice”.
We encourage you to review these websites with current evidence based practices. If you do not have access to a computer, please call the Health office for a hard copy. Harvard’s information was recently moved to http://identify.us.com/head-lice/head-lice-FAQS/
http://www.cdc.gov/lice/head/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/lice/head/parents.html
http://www.cdc.gov/lice/head/factsheet.html
