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School Violence: Incident Prevention and Response Workshop
11/16/18 The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and the New York State Police (NYSP) have partnered to develop and deliver a new “School Violence: Incident Prevention and Response” Workshop for K-12 School Districts in New York State.
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AAP Releases Updated Guidance On Management of Sport-Related Concussion
11/15/18 This first update in 8 years suggests that, although athletes need to take an immediate break from play after a concussion, they do not need to eliminate all physical and cognitive activity. Read more here.
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CDC Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
11/14/18 The number of US children with acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) continues to grow, and federal health officials still do not know what's triggering the polio-like paralysis characterized by sudden weakness or loss of muscle tone in the arms or legs. Read the latest updates from the CDC.
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"Synthetic Marijuana:" What Is It, Why Is It Dangerous, and How Can We Prevent Youth from Using It?
11/13/18 Children's Safety Network is hosting a webinar on 11/28/18 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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E-cigarette Use and Subsequent Smoking Frequency Among Adolescents
11/10/18 New American Academy of Pediatrics article explores the impact of E-cigarettes on the use of traditional cigarettes and smoking.
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Epilepsy Disparities and Seizure First Aid-Webinar
11/6/18 Learn seizure first aid and where to obtain credible epilepsy health education resources by joining this awareness webinar sponsored by Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)
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U.S. FDA Alert Regarding EpiPen Auto-injectors
11/5/18 Alert Regarding EpiPen Auto-injectors Added FDA Drug Safety and Availability Webpage
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Healthy Youth- DASH Releases New WSCC Products
11/2/18 CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) is pleased to share the release of new Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) products.
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CDC|ACIP Influenza Vaccine Advice for the 2018-19 Influenza Season
10/25/18 The ACIP has now issued new guidance updating their 2017 to 2018 recommendations regarding the use of seasonal influenza vaccines and advises vaccine providers regarding the use of influenza vaccines for influenza prevention and control during the 2018 to 2019 season.
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FDA Launches "The Real Cost" Youth E-Cigarette Prevention Campaign
10/20/18 The FDA now believes that youth use of e-cigarettes is reaching epidemic proportions. Over the past several years, e-cigarettes have been the tobacco product most commonly used by youth, and more than 2 million middle and high school students used e-cigarettes in 2017. Read more about what schools can do.
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Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Information from the CDC for Parents and Health Care Professionals
10/19/18 Since August 2014, CDC has seen an increased number of people across the US with Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which causes weakness in the arms or legs. From August 2014 through September 2018, CDC has received information on a total of 386 confirmed cases of AFM across the US; most of the cases have occurred in children.
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week Registration is Now Open!
10/16/18 Registration is now open for the next National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), hosted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teachers, scheduled for January 22–27, 2019. The event helps teens learn key scientific facts about drugs, drug abuse, addiction, consequences, prevention, and treatment
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School Bus Transportation of Children with Special Health Care Needs
10/4/18 School systems are responsible for ensuring that children with special needs are safely transported on all forms of federally approved transportation provided by the school system.
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FDA OKs Another Alternative to Epinephrine Shortage
10/2/18 The new alternative, when available, may ease ongoing shortages of other epinephrine products.
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Extended Use Dates Provided by Pfizer
9/24/18 Extended use dates to assist with Aminophylline injection intermittent supply interruptions
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October is Vision Month
9/19/18 October is School Vision Health Month in New York State! All New York State schools are encouraged to partner with local eye care professionals to assist students in obtaining complete eye examinations and eyeglasses when needed.
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September is Sepsis Awareness Month
9/14/18 In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month, the Department has partnered with the Staunton family to create resources for schools to teach students about this severe infection.
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School Breakfast Day in New York State
9/13/18 NYSED Announces School Breakfast After the Bell Equipment Grants and September 26, 2018
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
9/12/18 September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
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New York State Guide for Asthma Management in Schools Now Available
9/7/18 This Guide was jointly developed by the NYS Department of Health and State Education Department to help all school personnel, parents/guardians, health care providers and school boards support students with asthma. It provides information about asthma, how to manage it at school, and how to create an asthma-friendly school building.
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The New York State Department of Health, Office of Children and Family Services and the State Education Department Issue Back-to-School Epinephrine Recommendations
9/6/18 The NYS Department of Health, the Office of Children and Family Services and the NYS Education Department are reminding New Yorkers who have children who rely on epinephrine to take steps to ensure they are prepared for the back-to-school season. Guidance was issued to health care, school health and child day care providers outlining steps that families can take to ensure they have access to epinephrine products.
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CDC Releases New Guideline on Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion)
9/5/18 CDC’s new Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Guideline is based on the most comprehensive review of the science on pediatric mTBI (commonly referred to as concussion) diagnosis and management to date—covering 25 years of research.
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Back to School with Asthma: From Backpacks to Quick-Relief Inhalers
9/1/18 Parents of a child with asthma may worry about their child’s health along with their grades. As millions of kids get ready to head back to school. This Back-to-School Checklist from the ALA can help them prepare for a successful, healthy school year.
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Is Your School Ready to Support a Child with Epilepsy?
8/29/18 The Epilepsy Foundation offers free training for school nurses and school staff to provide you with the information, resources and skills to assure students with epilepsy can be safe and successful at school.
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Guidance on Students with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia
8/28/18 Learn about the guidance developed by the Office of Special Education, in consultation with stakeholders, on the educational needs of students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia consistent with Chapter 216 of the Laws of 2017, signed into law earlier this week
