School Health Office, Pine Hill Schools, Phone: 505.775.3242 ext. 2129
What is School health?
The school nurse or health assistant will provide basic quality health care to all students of Pine Hill Schools. Student safety is the number one priority in our school, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to impact our way of living emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Goal For All Students Grades K-12:
Keep all students safe, prevent debilitating illnesses, seek a well-balanced life-style, and incorporate a healthy way of living. Each student will come to school healthy, will learn to be productive, grow with confidence, and become mentally prepared to live in balance and harmony.
Student Health Office Requirements:
Updated Immunization Record
REQUIREMENT of COVID-19 Vaccination for 5 years and older
Stay home if sick or feeling ill
Stay home with any of these presenting COVID-19 signs and symptoms that include: *cough, runny nose/congestion, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, stomachache, sore throat, fever, body aches, headache, fatigue or feeling tired, and new loss of taste or smell. *Get tested for COVID-19*
Yearly FLU shot during the fall season
Face mask worn at all times during school session
FLU Shot Clinic Info:
Flu Vaccines are recommended for all individuals. The following people are at high risk of getting the flu and should definitely be vaccinated to reduce the risk of serious health complications:
Adults 65+ years old
Children younger than 2 years old
Anyone with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, blood disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis
Patients who regularly take an immunosuppressant drug such as prednisone or methotrexate
People who live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
Pregnant women
Healthcare workers
You should not get the flu vaccine if you have:
Severe reactions to a flu vaccine in the past
Developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome from a previous flu vaccination
Questions? Call: 505-775-3271
Welcome back students of pine hill schools school year 2022-23!
Note: According to our approved re-entry plan for this upcoming school year, all face mask are still required during school construction hours, a Covid-19 vaccination card showing proof of vaccination, and stay home if your child is sick, not feeling well, or presenting with any signs of COVID-19 symptoms to help prevent the spread of the illness to other students and staff.
