Health Services

Immunizations have had an enormous impact on disease prevention and improving the health of  children and teens in the United States. Most families today have never experienced first- hand, the devastating effects of vaccine preventable disease, but they still persist around the world.

The Iowa Department of Public Health and Bureau of Immunization issued a new rule in 2017 requiring all incoming 7^th and 12^th grade students be immunized for meningococcal disease. One dose of Meningococcal conjugate (A,C,W,Y) is now required for all students entering 7^th grade. Two doses are required for 12^th grade or 1 dose given at 16 years of age.

Students who are not adequately immunized for meningococcal disease may not enter 7^th or 12^th grade without documented proof of immunization or a medical or religious waiver prior to the first day of school.

 The mission of the Immunization Program and the Lewis Central Health Team is to decrease vaccine preventable disease through education, advocacy and partnership. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have or use the resource link provided: https://educateiowa.gov/student-health-requirements .

 Submitted by Deb Blodgett, District RN

Asthma/Anaphylaxis Action Plan Required

by Amy Cook RN, District Nurse

 We have many students at Lewis Central with asthma or anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction).  If your son or daughter is currently using an inhaler or requires an epi-pen, we will need an Asthma/ Anaphylaxis Action Plan form completed by their medical provider.  This form is available on the "Health Forms" link at the bottom of this page. We would greatly appreciate your cooperation in having this form completed and returning it to school as soon as possible. An emergency care plan will be developed for those students who have an Asthma Action Plan directive on file. In the event your child has a severe asthma attack or allergic reaction and we do not have an Asthma Action plan on file, our district wide protocol will be initiated. This will involve an emergency squad call and transport at the parent’s expense. A student’s health and safety is our top priority. Feel free to contact one of the district nurses with any concerns or questions.

Thank you.

Amy Cook RN (Titan Hill 366-8291, Middle School 366-8255)

Deb Blodgett RN (Kreft Primary 366-8291, High School 366-8272)