Lori Hall, R.N.
Phone: (918) 658-3508 ex. 212
email: lorihall@howe.k12.ok.us

The nurse's office is in the upper elementary building, MWF, 8 AM to 3 PM.

How do I know when I should NOT send my child to school?

 
The National News has been reporting about MRSA and Staph infections. These two facts sheets from the Oklahoma State Department of Health may clear up some common questions and misconceptions. Both fact sheets are in pdf format.

• MRSA Facts
• Staph Facts

Vision screening requirement for 2007/2008

Information about Meningococcal Disease

On The Road To Health Series: December 2007

Universal Precautions and Blood-borne Pathogens Fact Sheet

 
Immunization requirements for school children:

The Oklahoma School Immunization Law requires the following vaccination schedule:

• 2 doses of Measles* (PK-12)
• 2 dose of Rubella* (PK-12)
• 2 dose of Mumps* (PK-12)
• 3 doses of DTP (5-12)
• 3 doses of Polio (5-12)
• 5 doses of DTP** (PK-4)
• 4 doses of Polio** (PK-4)
• 3 doses of Hepatitis B (PK-2, 7-10)
• 2 doses of Hepatitis A (PK-2, 7-9)
• 1 dose of Varicella (Chicken Pox) (PK-2)

* All measles, mumps, and rubella doses must be administered on or after the child's first birthday.
** If the fourth dose of DTP and/or the third dose of Polio is administered on or after the child's fourth birthday, then the fifth dose of DTP and/or fourth dose of Polio is not required.

Download the immunization schedule (.pdf) from the Oklahoma State Department of Education Web Site.