Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccine Requirement
Information on whooping cough, including requirements for the Tdap
vaccination and resources for local educational agencies and parents.
Influenza (flu)
Information and frequently asked questions about pandemic influenza, including the recent outbreak of
H1N1 influenza (swine flu).
Diabetes Management in Schools
Information to assist schools in effectively managing diabetes,
one of the most common chronic diseases in school-aged children.
Asthma
- Guidelines for the Management
of Asthma
Asthma is a leading cause of school absenteeism. The California Department of Public Health's guidelines and "Asthma Action Plan for Schools and Families" assist schools in effectively managing this chronic disease. - 2012 AIR Health Awards
California Breathing invites you to nominate schools and school districts in your area for the AIR (Achievements in Respiratory) Health Awards, a recognition program designed to acknowledge the successful efforts individual schools and districts have made to create healthy, asthma-friendly environments for students and school personnel. Winners receive between $1,000 and $5,000 from the CDPH.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Notification to Parents
(PDF)
Available Translations of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Notification to Parents
The Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Notification to Parents offers information to parents about the prevention and treatment of this viral illness that mainly affects infants and young children.
Head Lice Prevention and Control
Information and guidelines on head lice prevention and control for school districts and child care facilities.
Immunization and Health Checkup - CalEdFacts
Part of California Department of Education's information and media guide about education in the State of California. For similar information on other topics, visit the full CalEdFacts.
A Parent's Guide to MRSA in California (English) (DOC)
Available Translations of A Parent’s Guide to MRSA in California
A Parent's Guide to MRSA in California: What You Need to Know includes information for parents regarding Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Medication Administration
Information relating to medication administration in California schools, including checklists and training standards for the administration of epinephrine to students and adults, as well as frequently asked questions about the emergency anti-seizure medication law.
Skin Cancer Prevention
Exposure to the sun is not without risk. The CDPH's Skin Cancer Prevention Program has age-appropriate information and other colorful resources to help schools and others educate people of all ages about sun safety.
Vision, Hearing, and Oral Health Resources
Vision Testing
- A Guide for Vision Testing in California Public Schools (PDF; 3MB)
This publication provides district and school health personnel with guidelines for a school vision testing program and the laws and regulations that govern it. The guidelines facilitate the planning and implementation of vision assessment programs so that all students in California public schools may benefit from optimal use of their sense of sight throughout their school years. - Report of School Vision Test (English) (DOC)
Available Translations of the Report of School Vision Test
The Report of School Vision Test is used for reporting results of vision testing to parents and guardians and for obtaining recommendations from the professional examiner. - Color Vision Test Results (English) (DOC)
Available Translations of the Color Vision Test Results
The Color Vision Test Results letter is used to inform parents and guardians of color vision testing results and for obtaining recommendations from a professional examiner.
LEA Medi-Cal Billing Option Program Frequently Asked Questions
The California Department of Health Care Services (CDHCS) provides information for local educational agency (LEA) Medi-Cal Billing Option Providers on many issues related to the Billing Option including advising LEAs that they may not bill for state-mandated vision and hearing assessment.
Manual for the School Audiometrist
(PDF; 1MB)
This manual from the CDHCS provides information concerning the school hearing conservation program. The manual is intended for persons who have had formal training in audiometry and is not intended as a substitute for that training
Oral Health
- Oral Health Assessment
Information related to California Education Code Section 49452.8, which requires public school students to have an oral health assessment no later than May 31 of their first year of school enrollment. - Community Oral Health
Information from the California Dental Association including guidance on mobile dental facilities for school administrators when entering into contracts with private dental vendors.
Standards for Scoliosis Screening in California Public Schools (PDF)
This publication provides districts and school health services personnel with guidelines to facilitate the planning and implementation of the state mandated scoliosis screening program for female students in grade seven and male students in grade eight.
