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Required Vision, Hearing, Spinal and Acanthosis Nigricans Screenings. Screenings are done to identify a possible problem that requires further assessment.

Vision and Hearing: 

The state of Texas mandates that we screen students in KG, 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders. We typically do vision and hearing screenings in September & October. We also screen students who are new to the school and upon request. If you have concerns about your child's vision or hearing the following checklist may be helpful:

Spinal (Scoliosis) Screenings:

The state of Texas also mandates that spinal screening be done in the fall semester on girls who are in the 5th grade or are 10years old. We will likely do these screenings in October. We will send notifications to parents ahead of these screenings. If you have medical documentation that your daughter has already been screened or is under a doctor’s care for her spine please provide this to our clinic.

Acanthosis Nigricans(AN):

When we do the vision and hearing screenings we will also look for any signs of AN.  This is a skin change that has been found to be associated with high insulin levels, which may be an indicator of individuals who are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Screening Referrals: 

If your child doesn’t pass the screening you will receive their results and a letter of referral requesting that they be seen by a licensed professional. Once the referral is complete please return the letter of referral or documentation from the doctor’s office to our clinic. 

Concern over Measles
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing. Measles starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat, and is followed by a rash that spreads all over the body. About three out of 10 people who get measles will develop one or more complications including pneumonia, ear infections, or diarrhea. Complications are more common in adults and young children.
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Measles is highly contagious — 90% of people who haven’t been vaccinated for measles will get it if they are near an infected person. Measles spreads when people breathe in or have direct contact with virus-infected fluid, such as the droplets sprayed into the air when someone with measles sneezes or coughs. A person who is exposed to the virus might not show symptoms until 8-10 days later.

Bacterial Meningitis
Texas Department of State Health Services information on bacterial meningitis

Zika Virus
Office of Dr. John Hellerstedt, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
CDC Health Alert Network on advisories and guidelines.
CDC

Respiratory Illnesses (Flu, Covid-19 and others)

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