Kane County Health Department

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School Health Resources​


Albuterol

​​August 15, 2024 webinar, "Healthy Kids, Happy Schools: Your Pediatric Toolkit" slides and video recording

Illinois School Code 105 ILCS 5/22-30 Sec. 22-30 re: Undesignated Medications for Life-Threatening Emergencies
Administrative Rules for Undesignated Emergency Medications

AAFA Midstates​ RESCUE Program​ - Supplies medication, equipment, and training to IL public schools​
IDPH Administration of Undesignated Asthma Medications in Schools Standing Order and Protocol​​​
Rescue Illinois Schools Initiative - training and stock albuterol
Respiratory Health Association Asthma Caregiver's Handbook​​
American Academy of Asthma, Allergies and Immunology: ​Asthma and Inhaler Toolkit for Schools​​​
American Lung Association: Illinois Stock Asthma Medication Laws

Ordering Albuterol
AAIRescue E-Store
How to Navigate the AAIRescue E-Store​


Cardiac Emergency Response Plan

American Heart Association: Cardiac Emergency Response Planning for Schools​​
CDC: Emergency Action Plan Template​​
Project Adam
Illinois Heart Rescue: Hands-Only CPR Training​

Child Abuse

Child Abuse Resources​

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Child Health Exam Form

​State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam


Communicable Disease & Immunizations

Report an outbreak to KCHD​

KCHD: Communicable Disease
KCHD: Communicable Disease Reporting and Resource Manual for Schools and Child Care Centers​
KCHD: School Absenteeism Log​​​
KCHD: Immunizations
KCHD: Flyer to Parents Promoting Immunization (PDF, English & Spanish)
KCHD: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Video for Schools and Child Care Providers
​KCHD: Communicable Disease Webinar for Daycares in Kane County​​
KCHD: Respiratory Illness Surveillance
CDC: Adolescent and School Health
IDPH: Cooperation with Local Health Departments During Communicable Disease Investigations​
IDPH: Measles Guidance for Schools​
IDPH: Measles Outbreak Simulator for Schools​
IDPH: Improving Measles Protection Rates and Evaluation of Outbreak Readiness​​
IDPH: School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard
IDPH: Minimum Immunization Requirements Entering a Child Care Facility or School in Illinois, 2026-2027​
How Early Care and Education Can Help Children Keep Their Vaccinations Up-to-Date: A Toolkit for Early Care and Education Providers​
Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pedia​trics: Scho​​ol Immunization​ Resources​
Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics: L​etter to Parents About the Importance of Vaccines


Crisis Helplines

​988 Lifeline


Epinephrine

IDPH has issued a standing order and protocol for the administration of undesignated epinephrine to respond to episodes of anaphylaxis in K-12 schools (August 25, 2026). The standing order includes administration of undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors, and starting January 1, 2027, schools may also use the standing order to stock and administer undesignated nasal epinephrine. The standing order may be found on the IDPH Statewide Standing Orders page​.




Extended Family Support Program/Kinship Navigator Program​

Helps relative caregivers care for their relative's children with:

  • ​links to resources
  • enrollment in school
  • help with entitlement programs
  • cash assistance​​
To inquire about receiving EFSP services, call the DCFS Hotline at 1-800-252-2873 and say, "I am caring for my relative’s child. I have been caring for them for more than 14 days. The child is not being abused or neglected but I need help. I would like to be referred to the Extended Family Support Program."


Immigration

Immigration and resources for undocumented residents​


IDPH School Health Program




Medicaid-Eligible Student Supports

​Illinois Medicaid School-Based Health Services (SBHS) Program Changes Frequently Asked Questions for School Health and Mental Health Service Providers​


Naloxone and Overdose Prevention

As of January 1, 2024, public, charter, and nonpublic schools are required to maintain a supply of an opioid antagonist. 

IDPH: Illinois Opioid Overdose Reversal Agent Standardized Procedure
IDPH: Opioid Overdose Reversal Agent Standing Order​

The Kane County Health Department can provide schools with free naloxone and training. Request naloxone and/or training.


Reporting Forms

Mumps Reporting Form
Pertussis Reporting Form

Varicella Reporting Form​


Suicide Prevention Resources

Tobacco and Vaping​

Tobacco and Vaping Prevention Resources for Schools


Type-1 Diabetes 

​ISBE Student and Family Resources​​

Each school district and charter school is required by law to post this document on its website, if a website is maintained.​


Vision and Hearing Screening

The Illinois Department of Public Health offers hearing and vision screening training. Interested schools should reach out to dph.visionandhearing@illinois.gov​ and/or Tammy Pritchett, IDPH Hearing Instrument Program, at tammy.pritchett@illinois.gov​ or 217-524-2396. Alternatively, a list of independent screeners is available here: ContractualScreeners List - Fall23.pdf. 

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Communicable Disease Manual for Schools and Child Care Centers

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