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Courtesy Roberto Treviño,

 Laredo Independent School District’s Health Services Department continues its successful implementation of the H1N1 vaccinations. Three LISD campuses will host vaccine clinics this week.

·         Cigarroa High                           Wednesday, January 20              3:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

·         Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary        Thursday, January 21                 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

·         Alma Pierce Elementary             Thursday, January 21                 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 These vaccine clinics are for LISD employees, students and their family members. Students must have submitted a signed permission form. Parents for all elementary students must be present when the shot is administered.

 Since November, the Health Services Department has held various vaccine clinics at campuses throughout the district. LISD has completed over 7,000 immunizations at 25 different campuses according to Patricia Keck, LISD Director of Health Services.

 “I appreciate the district nurses and staff who have participated in this well organized program. I would especially like to thank, Elsa Arce, Executive Director of Student Services, Patricia Keck, Director of Health Services, and all of the district and campus staff that participated in these immunizations,” expressed Dr. Marcus Nelson, LISD Superintendent. “I would like to also take this opportunity to remind all of us to take the following precautionary measures as we try to combat the spread of H1N1 and seasonal influenza.”

·         Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you sneeze or cough.

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.

·         Students, faculty, or staff that have influenza type symptoms should stay at home to avoid contact with others for at least 24 hours after the fever has ended.

“Throughout the school year, LISD has taken every measure possible to ensure our students, teachers, and staffs at our campuses stay healthy,” stated Keck. “We used the Argus System to help us plan the order in which clinics would be scheduled. We started with campuses that had the highest prevalence of influenza-like illness. We will continue to use Argus to help us determine how effective vaccination efforts have been at campuses.”

 If you need further information regarding immunizations please contact your school nurse.