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Health Table - Signs and Symptoms

New Illness Guidelines

The county and state have released new illness guidelines. The intent is to limit the potential for spreading harmful disease to others while preventing unnecessary or excessive absences that result in loss of educational and social opportunities.

California Department of Public Health-  Symptom Guidance   

California Department of Public Health- Guidance for K - 12 Schools

CDPH COVID GUIDANCE CHANGES:

The California Department of Public Health will align with the CDC in its approach to COVID‑19 and other respiratory viruses. Changes went into effect May 22, 2024.  For recommendations, please reference the following CDC pages which are cited on the CDPH Respiratory Virus Page:

• Respiratory Virus Guidance Snapshot (cdc.gov)

• CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance provides practical recommendations and information to help lower the risk of common respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

  • Stay up to date with immunizations

  • Practice good hygiene (practices that improve cleanliness)

  • Take steps for cleaner air

  • When you may have a respiratory virus:

    • Use precautions to prevent spread

    • Seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness; treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness

  As a parent or caregiver you also play an important role in helping your child have a healthy place to learn. There are actions you can take to help your child’s school stop the spread of germs.

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Letter to Parents 
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Frequently Asked Questions         
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Information from "Shots for School" 

School Registration Forms

Oral Health Assessment       en español
Oral Health Assessment Waiver en español

Permission to Give Medication at School -Spanish

A nurse is shared between the Brentwood, Oakley and Liberty School Districts. She/He works with special education students with medical needs, trains and monitors staff who provide health related services and serves on the School Attendance Review Board (SARB).

Diabetes Parent Info-7th grade Only

Type 2 Diabetes Parent Info     
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