Health Checks
As the fall season gets underway and many activities move indoors, we often experience an increase in the spread of the flu, colds, COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
All staff should conduct daily health checks prior to entering any HCPSS building and/or school bus, and are reminded to stay home if they are experiencing symptom(s) associated with any communicable disease.
Infection control prevents or stops the spread of infections, and may include standard precaution methods. Learn more about HCPSS protocols, how these conditions are managed at school, and how they can be handled at home.
Vaccination Clinics
Due to extenuating circumstances, HCPSS will not offer in-school/office seasonal flu or COVID vaccination clinics this year. Staff are encouraged to contact their doctor for vaccination information, or consider accessing vaccinations from local pharmacies, urgent care centers, retail stores, etc. Additionally, the Howard County Health Department will offer free flu shots at various community events this fall.