Every year, the flu creates a burden on the health and well-being of children and their families.
This contagious respiratory illness caused by the Influenza virus known to many as “The Flu,” puts children at a greater risk for complications much more than the common cold. At greater risk for serious complications from the flu are children under 2 and 5 years of age, and children with chronic medical conditions like asthma and diabetes. Healthy children 5 years and older are not at higher risk for serious complications themselves - they can, however, spread the flu to vulnerable groups like infants younger than 6 months, kupuna older than 65 years of age, and people of all ages with chronic medical conditions.
We can help protect vulnerable people at higher risk for serious complications from the flu
(including hospitalizations) by getting our flu shots. The flu vaccine gives our school community the best protection from these known potential serious complications.
Haleiwa Elementary is offering a flu clinic on campus on Thursday, November 16th from 0830-1030 am for parents interested in getting their students vaccinated against the Flu this season.
To participate in our Flu Clinic, please download and fill out the consent form below. Then, turn in all completed forms to the school office.
For more information about fighting the flu this season, please click on the link below:
Parents: Help Children Fight Flu | CDC
