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LISD Mandatory Flu Vaccine: Promoting Student Well Being. Katie Schmidt, Amanda Caperton, Lisa Myers. Our Proposal. Head of the school board of LISD Present our plan to the school board of Lubbock. Let’s Imagine…. You are a parent of a student in LISD. Presentation.
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LISD Mandatory Flu Vaccine:Promoting Student Well Being Katie Schmidt, Amanda Caperton, Lisa Myers
Our Proposal • Head of the school board of LISD • Present our plan to the school board of Lubbock.
Let’s Imagine… You are a parent of a student in LISD
Presentation • During this proposal we would like you to imagine that the mandatory vaccination was approved! This presentation will walk you through two students vaccinations
Presentation Goals • Prove to parents that the vaccine is • Necessary • Important • Flexible
The Handouts • Calendar • Specific to two students • School Letter • Informs you about the flu, vaccine, contacts
The Flu Each year 200,000 people are hospitalized because of the flu and subsequent health complications As parents know children are particularly susceptible to the flu and are also the most likely to spread the flu. Families Fighting the Flu. Retrieved March 28, 2007. <http://www.familiesfightingflu.org/what/>.
The Vaccine The flu shot has shown positive and effective results: • 66% or more effective in children • 70-90 % effective rate in adults Researchers have proven that by vaccinating children in schools, the virus is significantly reduced in children and the overall population Flu, NINAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease) Fact Sheet. Retrieved 3/31/07. <http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/flu.htm>
Hi! I’m Sally ! -Wolffarth Elementary -Kindergarten student -No major illnesses
Sally’s Parents • Received school letter • Enough notice to take off work • Talked to Sally • Signed consent and returned
Great! Sally received her flu vaccination on September 24th!
Hi! I’m Bob ! Wolffarth Elementary Kindergarten student No major illnesses
Oh no… Bob skipped school and missed the vaccination!
What About Bob? • The clinic will return to get students who missed the vaccine. • YAY Bob will receive the vaccination on October 8th.
Sally will receive second shot on November 5th Bob will receive his second shot on November 26th The Future for Sally and Bob
Summary • The shot process is • Flexible • Realistic • Important • Beneficial to the children, the school, and the community!
LISD should give it a “shot”! Any Questions?