www.kidshealth.org - KidsHealth has doctor-approved articles, animations, games, and resources to help kids learn more about their bodies and stay healthy.

ACHD Immunization Letter (.pdf) - The Allegheny County Health Department and the Allegheny County Immunization Coalition wants you to know that immunizations provide important benefits to school aged children.

Chickenpox (Varicella): Questions and Answers (.pdf) - Information about the disease and vaccines.

Children's Hospital Weight Management and Wellness Center - The mission of the Weight Management and Wellness Center is to help children in our region achieve and maintain a healthy weight and to prevent, identify and treat weight related problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Head Lice Policy (.pdf) - Deer Lakes School District enforces a Nit and Louse free Head Lice Policy. Under the Pennsylvania Department of Health State Mandations, we are to exclude anyone who is found to be positive Pediculosis (Head Lice).

Is your child too sick for school? (.pdf) - During this time of year we see a large number of students for illness. Deciding when a child is too sick for school can be difficult. This PDF contains guidelines that can assist you in your decision making process.

Medication administration in the school setting (.pdf) - Please be aware of the following procedure for medication administration in the school setting as some have changed.

Meningococcal: Questions and Answers (.pdf) - Information about the disease and vaccines.

New Immunization Requirements Coming To Allegheny County For The 2008-2009 School Year (.pdf) - The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has recently announced changes in the immunization requirements for school children beginning in the 2008-2009 school year.

Parent Alert: ''The Choking Game'' (.pdf) - This information was taken from the site: http://www.stop-the-choking-game.com/ in an attempt to help educate parents, children, school officials, law enforcement and medical examiners about this insidious activity which is killing children, frequently in the 10 to 16 year age range.

Pertussis: Questions and Answers (.pdf) - Information about the disease and vaccines.

Tips For Treatment And Prevention Of Head Lice (.pdf) - As students return to class and start a new school year, the Allegheny County Health Department is offering advice to school officials, parents and children on ways to avoid problems with head lice.

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