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To protect other students from contagious illnesses, students infected with certain diseases are not allowed to come to school while contagious.  Parents of a student with communicable or contagious diseases should contact the school nurse, Mrs. Portia King, 269-3258, or pking@joaquinisd.net, immediately.

It is the desire to Joaquin ISD to keep you abreast of all health related issues concerning your child as directed by the Texas Department of Health.  Please utilize the following websites for health related issues:

Staph Infections

Texas Department of Health               

Whooping Cough               

Required immunizations for school attendance for SY 07-08 and a link to the 2007 recommended immunization schedule is: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/default.shtm

Influenze Vaccine Clinics:

Dr. Singson Center 598-2933 Adults and children meeting high risk guidelines
Dr. Miller Center 598-2716  
Dr. Todd Center 598-3226 Children age 4 and older, adults
Texas Dept State Health Services Carthage 903-693-3322  

 

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