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CDC Panel Updates Info on Rare Side Effect After J&J Vaccine
7/26/21 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts advise on the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, after recent reports of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).
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CDC - School Meals Are free for All Children Through June 2022
7/23/21 Have you heard the USDA has extended the child nutrition waivers?
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FDA: Accidental Exposures to Fentanyl Patches Continue to Be Deadly to Children
7/21/21 Information on ways to reduce the risk of exposure and safely dispose of these patches, and what to do if a child is exposed to a fentanyl patch.
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CDC: COVID-19 Is a 'Pandemic of the Unvaccinated'
7/19/21 We are seeing outbreaks in parts of the country where we're seeing low vaccination coverage.
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CDC - COVID-19 Pandemic: Helping Young Children and Parents Transition Back to School
7/16/21 Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning and care.
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SAMHSA Awards $62.4 Million in Grants to Combat Child Trauma
7/14/21 The White House is bolstering these awards with $800,000 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) support.
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New CDC School Guidance Calls for In-Person Classes, With Caveats
7/12/21 The agency released updated guidance July 9 that promotes in-person learning when K-12 students return in the fall, and relaxed mask recommendations for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools
7/9/21 This updated version of COVID-19 guidance for school administrators outlines strategies for K-12 schools to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and maintain safe operations.
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AAP Updates Guidance for Return to Sports and Physical Activities
7/1/21 For adolescents who are eligible, getting a COVID-19 vaccine may be the most important thing they can do, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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Vaccinating Kids Against COVID-19
06/29/21 Ed Week - Why Families Are Afraid and How Schools Can Help
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CDC - How To Treat Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)
6/23/21 Untreated low blood sugar can be dangerous, so it’s important to know what to do about it and to treat it immediately.
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Vaccines Continue to Protect Against Delta Variant
6/17/21 Two vaccine doses still provide strong protection against the Delta variant but it may be at a lower level compared with the Alpha variant, the early evidence suggests.
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How Right Now-CDC Campaign To Address Emotional and Behavioral Health Problems
6/14/21 Reports of emotional and behavioral health problems such as depression, anxiety, substance use, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
6/11/21 CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone ages 12 and older.
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FDA Safety Communication on Innova SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test
6/10/21 For diagnostic use, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public to stop using the Innova SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Qualitative Test.
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Supporting Students with Chronic Health Conditions in School-Based Out of School Time (OST ) Programs
6/7/21 Did you know that more than 40% of school-aged children and adolescents in the United States have at least one chronic health condition?
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Hand Sanitizer-Nationwide Recall
5/26/21 The hand-sanitizer nationwide recall has been initiated due to the presence of undeclared Methanol.
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Updated Guidance for Child Care, Day Camp, and Overnight Camp Programs,
5/21/21 Effective 5/19/21 Governor Cuomo has announced updated guidance for health and safety measures at child care, day camp, and overnight camp programs,.
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NYS State Education Department Seeks Input on APR ESSER Plan Development
5/20/21 NYS was recently awarded $8.99 billion in federal funds through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund. Under this program, states are required to develop a plan that outlines the work occurring in our state to support schools in safely reopening and sustaining safe operations while meeting the academic, social, emotional and mental health needs of all students, particularly those at-risk.
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Governor Cuomo Announces NYS to Adopt New CDC Guidance on Mask Use
5/17/21 Pre-K to 12 Schools, Public Transit, Homeless Shelters, Correctional Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Healthcare Settings will be Exempt Until More New Yorkers are Fully Vaccinated.
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Important Update for Schools From the CDC
5/17/21 CDC recommends schools continue to use the COVID-19 prevention strategies outlined in the current version of CDC’s Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools for at least the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic school year.
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AAP, CDC Recommend COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 12 and Older
5/14/21 The American Academy of Pediatrics supports giving routine childhood vaccines together with coronavirus vaccines.
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NYC Public Schools: Supporting School Reopening With a Focus on Testing and Tracing:
5/13/21 This resource describes New York City's reopening efforts, which brought students back through extensive cooperation between the district and the teachers union, multilayered mitigation strategies, and significant investments in testing and tracing.
