Cheryl Walding, L.V. N.
(903) 731-8023

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s immunizations, please contact
Nurse Cheryl Walding.
cwalding@palestineschools.org

The School Nurse:
Serves as the child's advocate
Provides specialized health care
Conduct health screenings

Immunization Clinics:
Department of State Health Services, 100 West Brazos;
(903)729-1116. Tuesdays-of each month.By Appointment. 8-11am, 1-3pm.
Thursdays-of each month.By Appointment. 1-3pm.
Bring shot record and social security number
Fees: sliding scale based on income; medicaid, no charge.

Links:

www.ImmunizeTexas.com
www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/default.shtm
www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/docs/school/6-14.pdf

Immunization Requirements: Click on PISD Board Policy- Immunization

Medication Policy: Click on PISD Board Policy- Administering Medication

Menigitis Notice; Senate Bill 31 requires that school districts provide the following information to all parents in the district: www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/pdf/SB_31_meningitis_english.pdf
www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/pdf/SB_31_meningitis_spanish.pdf

Staph Infection:
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic_resistance/educational/whatyouneedtoknowstaph.pdf
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/antibiotic_resistance/mrsa/

Preventing Flu:
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/prevention/cold_flu/flu_and_cold.pdf
Poster: www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/pdf/covercough_school8-5x11.pdf
Poster: www.cdc.gov/germstopper/materials/GermStopper_boy_HR.pdf
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/espanol/influenza/observaciones/
Poster: www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/espanol/pdf/covercough_school8-5x11-spanish.pdf
Poster: www.cdc.gov/germstopper/es/pdf/GermStopper_boy_HR_es.pdf

Prevention and Control of Infection is Proper Handwashing:
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/health/prevention/handwashing/

Head Lice Control,Management & Treatment:
www.dshs.state.tx.us/schoolhealth/lice.shtm

Communicable Diseases Chart:
www.dshs.state.tx.us/idcu/investigation/forms/101A_color.pdf