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Bacterial Meningitis
- Meningitis Information for Students & Parents
(Texas Department of State Health Services) - Voices of Meningitis
(The 16 Vaccine)
- Mental Health Resources
- CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CDC: What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- CDC: Travelers from Countries with Widespread Sustained (Ongoing) Transmission Arriving in the United States
- CDC: Stop The Spread of Germs
- CDC: Symptoms of Coronavirus
- Mayo Clinic: Fever
- Cleveland Clinic: Thermometers
Flu (Influenza)
- Flu season is upon us and Elgin ISD wants to keep your children and the adults who care for them healthy. The flu is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It may make people cough and have a sore throat and fever. They may also have a runny or stuffy nose, feel tired, have body aches, or show other signs they are not well. People of all ages can get the flu.
- We can all work together to promote health and reduce illness:
- Get vaccinated for seasonal influenza every year
- Stay away from people who are sick
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water. If none is available, use an alcohol-based hand rub
- Use medication the way your doctor recommends it
- Other information and resources:
Head Lice
Staph / MRSA Skin Infections
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Zika
- According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, as the weather warms and mosquito activity increases, the threat of local mosquito transmission of Zika is expected to resume and persist.
- Protection Yourself from Zika Fact Sheet
- Español: Protegete contra el Zika
- Español: Protegete contra el Zika
- Simple Steps for Texans to Prevent Zika
- Meningitis Information for Students & Parents
