Tag Archives: School

Family Medicine, Pediatrics, School-Based Health Care, Uncategorized, Vaccination & Immunization

Vaccinate at Legacy: Protecting Our Community from Meningococcal Disease

Posted on by Ashley Guidry
03
Feb

Vaccinate at Legacy: Protecting Our Community from Meningococcal Disease When a student was diagnosed at HISD’s Bonham Elementary School with Meningococcal Disease last fall, parents were understandably concerned. Meningococcal disease is caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria and can lead to meningitis, which is swelling of the brain and spinal cord lining. It also causes bloodstream …

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Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Public Health, School-Based Health Care, Uncategorized

Staving Off Sickness as the Kiddos Return to School

Posted on by Ashley Guidry
20
Aug

As the new school year kicks off, many parents and children are excited to get back into routines – kids are ready to see their friends again and parents look forward to the school day structure. While the start of a new school year is an exciting time for learning and socializing, it’s also a …

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