The Department of Education has released the following guidelines for setting up a school located vaccination clinic.
The recommendations include:
- Partner with the local public health agency.
- In collaboration with public health officials, determine roles and responsibilities.
- Obtain parental consent.
- Understand what student information can be shared without prior consent.
- Ensure that the vaccination site is logistically prepared.
- Help ensure that school leaders, students and family members are educated about H1N1, the vaccine and the clinic.
To read the complete guidelines,
click here.
Additional information can also be found at www.campussafetymagazine.com/PandemicFlu
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