MEDICAL INFORMATION
NO MEDICAL INSURANCE ???
IMMUNIZATIONS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT MEDICAL INSURANCE BY THE MONMOUTH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
CONTACT THE SCHOOL NURSE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low cost health insurance. Visit: http://www.njfamilycare.org/ for more information.
BED BUGS
In recent years, bed bugs have undergone a dramatic resurgence. There have been worldwide reports of increasing numbers of infestations. Bed bugs are great travelers;they are readily transported via luggage, clothing, bedding and furniture. They hide in seams of bedding, and other cracks and crevices in the home.
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on blood, usually at night when people are sleeping.
Bed bug bites are typically painless and rarely awaken a sleeping person. They can produce itchy red bumps or welts on the skin.
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Head Lice (Pediculosis)
Each year millions of cases of head lice are discovered in the U.S., especially among children ages three to twelve. Although they are an annoyance, head lice are not dangerous and do not spread diseases. Your child's head will be examined several times during the school year. To help us prevent infestations:
Periodically examine your child's hair and scalp. Look for white or grayish crawling forms, about the size of a sesame seed and/or yellowish-white eggs (nits) attached to the hair shafts close to the scalp.
Tell your child to avoid head-to-head contact and any sharing of combs, brushes, towels, hats, scarves, barrettes, or other personal items worn on the head.
Notify the school nurse immediately if you suspect infestation.
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