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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
Vaping could raise teens' odds for severe COVID
>> Healthy young people who vape or smoke may be putting themselves at greater risk for developing severe COVID, new research finds.
>> Read more here
Provided 2.22.23
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With a new COVID variant rising, some schools revert to former safety measures
>> The return from winter break has been met with a haunting sense of déjà vu for some districts, bringing back memories of the last few tumultuous years of operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
>> Read more here
Provided 1.17.23
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Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines
>> The CDC recommends everyone stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations. You can help families or students check if they are up to date here and find out if and when they can get a booster. People can visit vaccines.gov to search for vaccines nearby.
Provided 10.10.22
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Hybrid K-12 COVID-19 Response Symposium
>> The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to the U.S. response, including how to address the needs of K-12 education. After 29 months in pandemic response mode, we’re ready to reflect and look ahead! Join state, local, tribal, and territorial public health and education leaders, researchers, and federal government partners on November 15-16, 2022, for the two-day K-12 COVID-19 Response Symposium, with keynote speaker Deborah L. Birx, M.D., former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator. Here we will discuss what we did, what we learned, what we’re doing now, and what we can do to prepare for future public health crises. Learn more.
Provided 10.10.22
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Health and Safety Tips for Students Returning to School
>> Now that the CDC has revised its COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk, there's still a concern about what this means for schools as students return. Listen to the Town Square with Ernie Manouse interview with NASN's Executive Director, Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, FNASN. In this episode, “Health and safety tips for students returning to school,” Mazyck discusses childhood vaccinations, nutrition, the role of school nurses, and more.
Provided 8.30.22
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Health and Safety Tips for Students Returning to School
>> Now that the CDC has revised its COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk, there's still a concern about what this means for schools as students return. Listen to the Town Square with Ernie Manouse interview with NASN's Executive Director, Donna Mazyck, MS, RN, NCSN, CAE, FNASN. In this episode, “Health and safety tips for students returning to school,” Mazyck discusses childhood vaccinations, nutrition, the role of school nurses, and more.
Provided 8.30.22
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Low Vaccine Uptake Sparks Worries as Students Return to School 
>> Kids across the country are heading back to classrooms this month and next as polio spreads in at least one major metro area and depressed childhood immunization rates continue to vex public health officials.
NASN is encouraging members to speak with students and their families about the importance of keeping immunizations up to date, said Deborah D’Souza-Vazirani, NASN’s Champions for School Health project manager. “We know that our school nurses are trusted messengers,” she said. Learn more about the Champions for School Health Project.
>> Read article
Provided 8.24.22
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Vaccine Resources
>> This week, the Biden Administration released a fact sheet, Back to School 2022: Giving Every School the Tools to Prevent COVID-⁠19 Spread and Stay Safely Open All Year Long. This document contains information to help school nurses and others in the school community manage and mitigate the risks of COVID-19 spread.
  • Opportunities to Improve Student & Community Health Through School-Located Vaccinations
  • School-Located Vaccination: School Nursing Planning Checklist
  • School-Located Vaccination Clinics in the Context of COVID-19 - A tip sheet for immunization programs 
  • School-Located Vaccination Clinics for COVID-19 and Influenza: Insights from virtual roundtable discussions with school nurses and state immunization program managers | Roundtable Report 
  • School-Located Vaccination Clinics: Insight into state and local level practices, policies and lessons learned from providing COVID-19 and routine vaccinations in schools | Environmental Scan Report 
Provided 8.24.22
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Vaccine Resources
>> Summer is a great time to get kids caught up on vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 months and older, and booster shots beginning at age 5.

Making sure kids are fully vaccinated and boosted helps protect them from both short-term and long-term health impacts of COVID-19. These vaccines will help kids stay healthy and in school during the academic year to come.
  • COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
  • Fact Sheet: COVID Vaccines for Children Under 5
  • 8 Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
Provided 7.21.22
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COVID Vaccine Resources for Schools
>> The following toolkit was developed to provide Missouri schools with easily accessible information regarding the setup and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible children. Schools are a place where children feel safe and secure. Providing the COVID-19 vaccine in the school setting is a way to ensure all children have access to this safe option for protecting against the virus. While we do not recommend a one-size fits all approach for every school, we want to highlight the strategies that exist for schools that wish to pursue vaccination on the school campus and provide other COVID-related resources as well.
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Guide
  • HealthyChildren.org Resources
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Videos
  • Educational Opportunities for School Nurses
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Additional Resources
Provided 7.1.22
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Toolkit for Missouri Schools
>> This toolkit was developed to provide Missouri schools with communications materials to remind families about the importance of scheduling their children’s well-child visits and speaking with their child’s pediatrician about all immunizations. Please visit healthychildren.org for a schedule of well-child care visits and an abundance of children’s health information. We hope you find this toolkit helpful as you work to ensure a healthy school community.
  • Well-Child Visit - Highlights the importance of well-child visits (Download PPT)
  • Email Marketing Call and Script - Encourage parents to stay up-to-date on well-child visits and remind them to schedule their child’s annual check-up. (Download script)
  • Email Marketing Graphics
  • Posters
  • Social Media Messaging
  • Social Media Graphics
Provided 7.1.22
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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 1st and 3rd Thurs 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 12-1 PM CST - 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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