School Health Brief
Articles of interest to health assistants
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Seasonal Allergies
Distinguishing Seasonal Allergies from Respiratory Illness in Oregon Schools: Practical Guidance for Health Assistants Quick Takeaways Why This Matters In Oregon, where grass pollen seasons rank among the most intense nationwide, school health assistants routinely face a familiar diagnostic challenge: distinguishing seasonal allergic rhinitis from the early signs of a viral respiratory infection. Students present
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Norovirus in Schools
School Health Brief: Norovirus in Schools Quick Takeaways Why This Matters Every winter, schools see an increase in gastrointestinal illness. One of the most common causes is norovirus, a highly contagious virus that spreads quickly in classrooms, cafeterias, and buses. While outbreaks often peak between November and March, cases occur year-round, and school health assistants
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Hybrid Learning
School Health Brief Quick Takeaways Why This Matters Recognizing the Issue What Health Assistants Should Know Practical Considerations Additional Resources Oregon Health Authority CDC guidance Oregon Department of Education