ER & Safety

Thousands of children and adolescents each year are rushed to emergency department following serious injury or illness. Approximately 20,000 of these children lose their lives-and another 50,000 permanantly disabled.(1)

It is important that everyone involved-parents, teachers, bystanders, paramedics, nurses, doctors, and specialists- be aware of a child's special needs, both in preparing for and surviving a medical emergency. (2)

1-National Center for Health Statistics 2-Emergency Medical Services for Children

Diabetes:

Unfortunately, diabetes doesn't stop when children are in school. Many issues arise when diabetics attend class. Unlike a child without diabetes, these children need free, unrestricted access to water, bathroom and the clinic when needed. Also, the availability of snacks is important.
The parent can give an idea to a child's schedule so that this priviledge is not taken advantage of either.
There is a School Bill of Rights for Diabetes stating the law and rights of a diabetic attending school.
The School's nurse is an advocate in every medical situation. Working with the parent, teacher and child can help make the best education possible. Diabetes At School

Tourette Syndrome

The following was taken from a study of 138 children with Tourettes. Remeber that each student with Tourette is different. Some children may be treated with more than one drug so be aware of drug-drug interactions and affects.

99% - Tics
75% - Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity
44% - Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior
13% - Social / Family Problems
9% - Depression
5% - Anxiety Disorder
22% - Specific Learning Disorder(s)

Do you know of a child afraid of school?

There are many reasons that can lead a child to be afraid of school and attending class. Amongst the reasons are violence/threats in school, poor class work, home problems, or a combination of problems. Visit Fear Of Going To School to find out more on fear of violence in children.
Take time with the child that appears afraid of school or tends to visit the health room frequently without a legitimate reason. Often fear manifests itself in a health problem such as stomach ache or headache.

Statistics:

1996: Out of the 30 million cases of HIV infection worldwide 600,000 were in the united states. This included 7,630 adolescents/children.(1)

An expected 80,000 AIDS orphans by the year 2,000. (1)
1-Center for Disease Control

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