Health Center

Rebecca Booth R.N.

District Nurse

bbooth@driscollisd.esc2.net

FORMS

• Prescription Medication Form 
• Non- Prescription Medication Form

Rebecca Booth, R.N.

Our comprehensive school health program provides:

· Vision/hearing screening

· Height/weight screening

· Spinal screening

· Acanthosis nigricans screening

· Blood pressure screenings

· Individual health counseling

· Health referrals as needed

· Eyeglass assistance program for qualifying students

Important Immunization Information

The close of the 80^th Legislative Session resulted in the passage of House Bill (HB) 1059, which requires DISD to create a list of the required immunizations for school attendance and a list of the recommended vaccinations.

Updated Immunization Information

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Click here for Immunization Exemption Information

Health Links

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Excellent Website for:

Parents--receive practical parenting information and news

Kids--receive information on how the body works

Teens--answers, advice, and straight talk

Know the Difference between a Cold and H1N1 Flu Symptoms Symptom Cold H1N1 Flu Fever Fever is rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu in up to 80% of all flu cases. A temperature of 100°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the  H1N1 flu. Coughing A hacking, productive (mucus- producing) cough is often present with a cold. A non-productive (non-mucus producing) cough is usually present with the  H1N1 flu (sometimes referred to as dry cough). Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the H1N1 flu. Stuffy Nose Stuffy nose is commonly present with a cold and typically resolves spontaneously within a week. Stuffy nose is not commonly present with the H1N1 flu. Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold. 60% of people who have the  H1N1 flu experience chills. Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the  H1N1  flu. Sneezing Sneezing is commonly present with a cold. Sneezing is not common with the  H1N1 flu. Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms tend to develop over a few days. The  H1N1 flu has a rapid onset within 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and includes sudden symptoms like high fever, aches and pains. Headache A headache is fairly uncommon with a cold. A headache is very common with the  H1N1 flu, present in 80% of flu cases. Sore Throat Sore throat is commonly present with a cold. Sore throat is not commonly present with the  H1N1 flu. Chest Discomfort Chest discomfort is mild to moderate with a cold. Chest discomfort is often severe with the  H1N1flu. The only way to stop the spread of the epidemic is to spread the awareness.