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COVID-19 Information

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Consultants and advisors are available for you.

The Missouri Healthy Schools team includes experienced professionals who are available to answer your questions, provide training, and support your decision-making.  Your consultants for general COVID-19 Information are:
  • Eric S Armbrecht, PhD, MS - Professor, Saint Louis University School of Medicine and College for Public Health and Social Justice
  • Sherri Homan, NP, PhD - Public Health Epidemiologist

Contact Project Manager Anna Trainer, MPH with general inquiries.     
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Downloads, webinars and videos

BRAND NEW RESOURCE
Updated CDC Guidance for Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
>> On Sunday, CDC released updated guidance for K-12 and early care and education (ECE) programs. CDC’s update brings this guidance in-line with recommendations found in the COVID-19 Community Levels and provides a pathway for schools and ECE programs to prepare for summer programming and the upcoming school year. The updated guidance includes recommendations for prevention strategies for everyday operations, as well as prevention strategies to add based on the COVID-19 Community Level (low, medium, or high) or when experiencing an outbreak in schools or ECE programs.
FAQ links
  • Operational Guidance for K-12 Schools and Early Care and Education Programs to Support Safe In-Person Learning | CDC
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Directors of Overnight Camps | CDC
  • Frequently Asked Questions for Parents and Caregivers about COVID-19 Precautions in Schools | CDC
  • Interactive School Ventilation Tool | CDC
Provided 6.8.22
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CDC Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey
>> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the Adolescent Behaviors and Experiences Survey—United States, January–June 2021. This one-time survey was designed to assess high school student behaviors and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including alcohol and drug use as well as economic and food insecurity and abuse by a parent.
Provided 5.10.22
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MASN Friends of School Nursing Award
>> The entire Hub Team from the MU Telehealth COVID-19 Kids ECHO's were honored.
Dr. Jennifer Goldman, MD, Dr. Jennifer Schuster, MD and Dr. Jason Newland all received the MASN Friends of School Nursing Award and were able to make it to physically receive the awards.
Provided 4.6.22
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COVID-19: What have we learned and where are we going?
>> In a presentation by Dr. Jennifer Goldman and Dr. Jennifer Schuster a discussion occurs about where are with COVID-19.
  • Testing, isolation, and quarantine for students/ staff with COVID-19 
  • Different types of school-based testing programs for COVID-19 and how to implement a testing program
  • Current COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and adults and identify available resources for increasing COVID-19 vaccine for school communities
>> Download presentation here
Provided 4.4.22
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COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents | Coursera
>> Vaccination is a key strategy for preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are available for children 5 and older, but many parents have questions about vaccinations. This training course prepares parents of school-age children, PTAs, community members, and school staff to be Vaccine Ambassadors and promote vaccine acceptance in their communities. After completing the course, Vaccine Ambassadors will be able to share knowledge about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine, engage in conversations about vaccine hesitancy in a respectful and empathetic way, and direct people to credible sources for further information about COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Access training
Provided 2.4.22
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COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents | Coursera
>> Vaccination is a key strategy for preventing serious illness and death from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are available for children 5 and older, but many parents have questions about vaccinations. This training course prepares parents of school-age children, PTAs, community members, and school staff to be Vaccine Ambassadors and promote vaccine acceptance in their communities. After completing the course, Vaccine Ambassadors will be able to share knowledge about COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine, engage in conversations about vaccine hesitancy in a respectful and empathetic way, and direct people to credible sources for further information about COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Access training
Provided 2.4.22
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CDC On-line Training (Clean Hands and Spaces)
>> Clean Hands and Spaces is an online training developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the CDC Foundation for educators, administrators, and supporting personnel in K-12 schools and in early care and education settings. This interactive training promotes best practices in hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfection to help keep students, educators, supporting personnel, and administrators healthy in education settings. Participants may complete the training at their own pace and explore topics that are important to them. Free continuing education credits are available.
  • Access training
Provided 1.26.22
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Racism in times of COVID-19
>> Resources for understanding the importance of getting children 5 and up vaccinated
  • Countering COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Stigma and Racism: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
  • Stigma and Discrimination During COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Countering Coronavirus Stigma and Racism: Tips for Teachers and Other Educators
  • Covid19-stigma-guide.pdf
Provided 1.25.22
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School and Childcare Centers
>> Resources for understanding the importance of getting children 5 and up vaccinated
  • Guidance
Provided 1.24.22
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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
>> The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has provided new resources below:
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for School
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Tool-kit
Provided 1.24.22
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Save the date. Upcoming events.

Every Thursday from 4-5PM -
COVID-19 and Kids ECHO created in partnership between Missouri Telehealth Network and the MO Chapter of the AAP. Provides up-to-date info and support for healthcare, school, and public health professionals
>> Visit ECHO to register
>> Case form

Every Monday 12:00 PM - COVID-19 ECHO hosted by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams (Live on Project ECHO Zoom platform)
>> Register here

Daily - St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force Briefing on Facebook Live
>> Click here


Read success stories and case studies. 

  • Please send any COVID related questions to the AAP at COVID-19@aap.org. There they have a designated team for questions.
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