REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS:

New Mexico Immunization law requires incoming 7th AND 8th graders to show proof of their Tdap immunization. If it has been more than 5 years since their last tetanus containing immunization, they will be required to get another immunization in order to register and receive their schedule.

There are free immunization clinics on Thursdays from 9:00 to 11 am and 1:30-3:30pm at Sandoval County Health Department . First come first served, must have shot records with students & parent required to be present. Sandoval County Health Department is located at 1500 Idalia Rd., Rio Rancho For more information please call them at 505-867-2291.

 

NEW MEXICO DRUG CARD

There is a new prescription card that is free to anyone in New Mexico whether you have medical insurance or not. To find out more information, and to print your card go to www.nmdrugcard.com . We can also print this card for you from our office if needed.


CONTACTING PARENTS:
Please make sure the school has accurate phone numbers so we can reach you if your child is ill. Please remember to send in new work numbers if you change jobs.

To ensure optimum care, it is important to update us continually with changes in your child’s health, new medications, or anything else that impacts his or her well-being at school. You are encouraged to share any concerns or problems relevant to your child's health.

JAMmin" MINUTE:

Got a minute? That's all it takes to do exercises at your desk while at work or doing homework. ALL of us can benefit by doing these quick exercises five times a day. No need to plan, travel, or pay to do these exercises. Doing them will increase your energy level quickly and make you more productive throughout the day. Just sit down at your desk and do them!!!

               10 reps ............Hands on hips, criss-cross legs in and out
               10 reps ............March feet and punch arms overhead
               10 reps ............Lift knees, kick both feet forward
               10 reps ............Right shoulder circles backward

               10 reps ............Left shoulder circles backward
               10 reps ............Arms forward, criss-cross over and under

A Sensitive Issue. Avoid scented candles, incense and plug-in air fresheners.
They are not good for the environment or your health.

For more JAMmin" Minute exercises go to the JAM Library at the following link:

http://www.healthetips.com/jamlibrary.php

 

 

COLD, FLU, OR ALLERGIES?

 

COMMON COLD OR ALLERGIES?

CHARACTERISTIC	COLD	ALLERGY
Duration	3-14 days	Days to months - as long as you are exposed to the allergen
Time of Year	Most often in the winter, but possible at any time	Any time of the year - although the appearance of some allergens are seasonal
Onset of symptoms	Symptoms take a few days to appear after infection with the virus	Symptoms can begin immediately after exposure to the allergen
Symptom	Cold	Allergy
Cough	Often	Sometimes
Aches	Sometimes	Never
Fatigue	Sometimes	Sometimes
Fever	Rarely	Never
Itchy, watery eyes	Rarely	Often
Sore throat	Often	Sometimes
Runny or stuffy nose	Often; usually yellow mucus	Often; usually clear mucus

FLU OR COLD SYMPTOMS?

SYMPTOMS	COLD	FLU
Fever	Sometimes, usually mild	Usual; high (100-102 F; ocaasionally higher, especially in young children); lasts 3 to 4 days
Headache	Occasionally	Common
General aches, pains	Slight	Usual; often severe
Fatigue, weakness	Sometimes	Usual; can last 2 to 3 weeks
Extreme exhaustion	Never	Usual; at the beginning of the illness
Stuffy nose	Common	Sometimes
Sneezing	Usual	Sometimes
Sore throat	Common	Sometimes
Chest discomfort, cough	Mild to moderate; hacking cough	Common; can become severe
Complications	Sinus congestion; middle ear infection	Sinusitis, bronchitis, ear infection, pneumonia; can be life-threatening
Prevention	Wash your hands often; avoid close contact with anyone with a cold	Annual flu shot; antiviral medicine, see your doctor
Treatment	Antihistamines; decongestants; anit-inflammatory medicines	Antihistamines, decongestants, analgesics (ibuprofen, acetaminophen); antiviral drugs within the first 48 hours of symptoms; call your doctor for more information on treatment

 

 

Here are some places you can visit to get health information:

• District Health Office (forms and information)
• RRPS Sports and Physical forms
• Required Immunizations