Student Health Information and Forms
Bacterial Meningitis
The Department of State Health Services requires at least one meningococcal vaccination on or after the student’s 11th birthday, unless the student received the vaccine at age 10. Also note that entering college students must show, with limited exception, evidence of receiving a bacterial meningitis vaccination within the 5-year period prior to enrolling in and taking courses at an institution of higher education. Please see the school nurse for more information, as this may affect a student who wishes to enroll in a dual credit course taken off campus.
For more information regarding this immunization, click HERE.
Unassigned EpiPen
Overview
In accordance with Texas Education Code §38.208, CISD has adopted a policy to allow trained and authorized school personnel to administer an unassigned epinephrine auto-injector – sometimes known as an EpiPen – to someone who is reasonably believed to be experiencing an anaphylactic reaction.
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Unassigned Opioid Antagonist
Overview
In Texas, Of all opioid overdose deaths among those aged 0-17 in 2020, 92 percent involved a synthetic opioid such as fentanyl. Even in small doses, fentanyl exposure can cause a life-threatening overdose. Since 2019, fentanyl-related deaths among Texans have increased more than 500%, according to provisional data from the Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas law recognizes the importance of preparing those who are in the position to assist someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Schools may be in a unique position to help someone experiencing an opioid overdose; therefore are able to obtain a prescription for an unassigned opioid antagonist, nasal naloxone. Cleveland ISD has elected to protect our students by having nasal naloxone available in the unfortunate event of an overdose, we are prepared to react and help save the life of a student.