Student Health and Wellness
If your child is out of school due to illness, please notify their school.
This guidance can help schools and families support a safe learning environment while lowering the risk or spread of common respiratory viral illnesses, including flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Free Immunization Clinics
Every month the Metro Public Health Department offers free immunizations at various locations. These services are by appointment only and are at no cost. Families with private insurance should visit their primary care provider.
School Health Forms
Health and medication permissions forms for students are on the Metro Public Health Department website.
The forms include the self-administration of medication to nurse-directed administration of medication.
Medical Resources
- Students and staff are encouraged to test at home or in the community if they have symptoms or have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
- Immunizations for Respiratory Viruses Prevention
- Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You're Sick
- Wearing a mask can help lower the risk of respiratory virus transmission.
- Putting physical distance between yourself and others can help lower the risk of respiratory virus. There is no single number that defines a safe distance since spread of viruses can depend on many factors, but there is helpful strategy information to consider.
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