Health

Please use expandable links below to find supporting documents for health information.

Contact Margaret Kenney White at [email protected] if you have any questions about the following information.

Current Health Topics/Trends
Maryland Department of Health: Local Health Department Guidelines for the Epidemiological Investigation and Control of Measles  – (Uploaded: April 8, 2025 19:04 PM)
Measles: Symptoms & Complications
Measles: What Parents Need to Know
School Health Resources - Training Videos
Preventing Respiratory Viruses-Core Prevention Strategies
Bloodborne Pathogens 2014 video (10:47)
EpiPen Training video
#SeizureFirstAid - What to Do in the Event of a Seizure
School Health Resources
Nursing Assurances – School Health Survey
Maryland Health Memo-Back-to-School Reminders and Updates – (Uploaded: August 27, 2024 13:08 PM)
Maryland's 2024-2025 Preschool and Grades K-12 School Required Immunizations
Maryland's 2024-2025 Age-Appropriate Immunization Requirements for Children Enrolled in Childcare Programs
DC Health's DC School Immunization Requirements Guide (effective 07-18-2024)
DC Health's Childhood Vaccination Guide  (effective 07-18-2024)
Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) License Verification – Check current license status for Registered Nurses or certification status for Certified Medication Technicians in Maryland
District of Columbia Health Department Online Verification of Licensure- Check for License of Registered Nurses
Maryland Communicable Diseases Summary – August 2023 – (Uploaded: November 2, 2023 15:11 PM)
DC School Health Communicable Disease Reference Guide – School exclusion information available – (Uploaded: November 2, 2023 15:11 PM)

For information on the following topics view the School Health Topics HERE

  • Forms (look for updated links in 08/2024)
  • Immunizations
  • Handwashing
  • When Your Child Should Stay Home
  • Diarrhea, Vomiting
  • Allergies
  • Strep Throat
  • Coxsackie
  • Ringworm
  • Bedbugs
  • Cold
  • Lice
  • Asthma
  • Fifth Disease
  • Scabies
  • Wellness (Physical/Emotional/Sleep)
  • Meningitis
  • Influenza
  • Whooping Cough
  • Summer Safety
2024 Updated Respiratory Virus information (including updates on COVID-19)
CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance – (Uploaded: March 6, 2024 20:03 PM)
Maryland: March 2024-Updated CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance - Schools and Child Care Programs
MD Letter in regards to CDC updates – (Uploaded: March 6, 2024 20:03 PM)
DC COVID-19 website
MD COVID website
Maryland Department of Health: Over the Counter COVID-19 Test kit request form for schools located in Maryland
FDA Approved OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Kits

Nursing or Delegating Nurses are most up-to-date with specific medical information and are valuable assets to have on staff. If you have one on staff, make sure to connect with him or her regarding specific health questions.

Contact Margaret Kenney White at [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance.

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