Stay Healthy This Fall, KCPS

Cold and flu season is approaching. KCPS has many resources for keeping your family healthy this fall. COVID, flu and RSV are all currently rampant, according to medical partners at Children’s Mercy Hospital. If your child is sick, do not send him/her to school.

Below are some of the health resources available to our family.

• COVID-19 test: KCPS students and staff can take the test for free at any school or Mattie Rhodes Center. Our tests are provided by Children’s Mercy. sign up online Ask today or your school nurse for more information.
• COVID19 vaccine: The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective in preventing serious illness and hospitalization, and easily available. The updated COVID-19 booster can provide additional protection against new subspecies and is available for children ages 5 and up and adults.any major retail pharmacy or Kansas City, Missouri, Department of Health.
• Influenza vaccine: Children’s Mercy Hospital recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the flu shot. Influenza vaccination is covered by insurance. If your family is uninsured or inadequately insured, Kansas City, Missouri, Department of Health You can get a flu shot at low cost or for free. Children’s Mercy Hospital has many facilities. flu resources on their website.
• School telemedicine: The KCPS family now has access to free telemedicine services through Hazel Health.If your child starts feeling sick at school, this is a good option. Hazel helps families with symptoms such as nausea, headaches, asthma concerns, rashes and other common childhood complaints. You can. Details and signature online consent form today.

Emphasized hand washing, social distancing and masking to slow the spread of COVID-19 in schools during the pandemic. Continuing with these practices will also help prevent the spread of other respiratory diseases.