Welcome to the Health Centre
The health centre is situated on the corridor by the reception office.
It is staffed by a registered nurse, during school hours.
Services provided include
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First aid for injuries
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Monitoring of medical conditions
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Liaising with families
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Liaising with community, hospital and public health staff
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Coordinator for immunisation programmes
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Coordinator for dental programmes
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ACC provider
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Student Support Team
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Health and Safety committee
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Smoking cessation programme
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First Aid Training
HPV Vaccine
In 2012 the vaccine will be offered to students in year 8.
The pre vaccine talk will be on March 21.
Dose 1 on May 22
Dose 2 on July 31
Catch up dose August 28
Dose 3 on November 27
Catch up dose December 4
BOOSTRIX Vaccine
The booster vaccine is offered to year 7 students.
Pre vaccine talk on March 21
Vaccine given on May 22 with a catch up date on July 31
DENTAL CARE
Dental treatment is offered to students in years 9-13 by Mighty Mouth Dental, in association with the Ministry of Health.
The dental van will be at school the weeks commencing March 12 and August 6
Dental treatment for years 7-8 will be continued at Victoria Avenue Primary school, date to be advised.
Maureen Merrill RN
5246019 x 731