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Health Related Topics

Health Related Topics

Hearing And Vision Screening

Evaluation of hearing and vision of children is conducted by trained personnel, upon first enrollment and at least every third year thereafter. The evaluation may be waived upon presentation of an appropriate certificate from a physician or optometrist. Ed. Code 49452

Scoliosis Screening

California regulations require that all seventh grade female students and all eight grade male students be screened for scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine) by specified individuals. Parents who do not wish their children to be screened may send a letter to the school stating that they do not wish for their child to participate. Ed. Code 49452.5

Assistance With Medication

When a child is required to take medication during the regular school day, the parent or guardian may request assistance of designated school personnel in administering the medication. To provide this assistance, the school must receive written instructions from the prescribing physician and a written request from the parent or guardian. Ed. Code 49423

School "No Lice" Policy

A "no lice" policy allows students to return to school only after all lice  have been removed from hair and treatment has begun for killing "nits" (Eggs). This policy helps to prevent transmission and reinfestation and reduces the need for over treatment. If your child has been excluded from school because of lice, you need to be sure your child is lice-free before he or she returns to school.

Please Have Your Child Report To The Office Upon Returning To School To Help In This Last Step.

Lice Facts

Head lice are tiny human parasites that live on the scalp and can cause itching and scratching. They lay their eggs (nits) on hair shafts. Lice have been passed from human to human for thousands of years.

Most lice infestations occur in children 1 - 12 years of age.

Their primary means of transmission is head-to-head contact. They can also be passed from person to person on clothing, bed linens and with the sharing of hats, combs, etc.

• Having lice is NOT a sign of uncleanliness.
• Lice are fast-crawlers. They DO NOT jump or fly.
• The adult louse lives about one month.
• Lice eggs (nits) hatch within one to two weeks.
• No lice control product will kill 100% of nits despite label claims.
• Lice CANNOT live on pets. DO NOT treat your pets for human lice!

Healthy Families

The PUSD actively solicits families who want to enroll in the Healthy Families Program and Medi-Cal coverage for Children. These forms are available at each school site, and are also sent home as part of the back to school or enrollment packet with each child. For more information about Healthy Families and Medi-Cal for Children, call 1-888-747-1222 or go online at  http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/