Our team of public health nurses works closely with school communities to support health. Our program is often the first point of contact between Alberta Health Services and schools.
Our services include:
- Routine immunizations for students in grades 1–9, as part of the school immunization program
- Education and advice on immunizations and supporting a positive immunization experience
- Help with building partnerships between school communities and local health and social services
- Referrals to resources and services for students, families, and school staff
Please note that our team is not directly involved in outbreak monitoring and response. For information and support in this area, check the Guide for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Schools, or call the Coordinated Early Identification and Response team at 1-844-343-0971.
For information on managing health conditions in schools, we recommend the following resources:
Allergies and anaphylaxis
- Students with medical needs: Allergies and anaphylaxis
Government of Alberta - Anaphylaxis emergency plan
Food Allergy Canada - Anaphylaxis in schools & other settings
Food Allergy Canada
Asthma
- Asthma management in schools: Best practices
Asthma Society of Canada - Asthma and school
I Can Control Asthma (University of Calgary)
Concussion
- Concussion and head injuries in children: Returning to school and sport
MyHealth.Alberta.ca - Concussion protocol resources for schools
Parachute
- Guidelines for supporting students with Type 1 diabetes in schools
Government of Alberta - Students with medical needs: Type 1 diabetes
Government of Alberta
Epilepsy and seizures
- Medical/disability information for classroom teachers: Seizure disorders
Government of Alberta - Medical management plan
Government of Alberta - Epilepsy at school
Caring for Kids (Canadian Paediatric Society) - Seizure action plan & medical alert information
BC Ministry of Education and Child Care & BC Children's Hospital
Head lice
- Head lice
MyHealth.Alberta.ca - Head lice and how to treat them
Alberta Health Services - Head lice
Caring for Kids (Canadian Paediatric Society)
Outbreaks
- Guide for outbreak prevention and control in schools
Alberta Health Services
To learn more about school health nursing services available in your area, contact your nearest Public Health Office or Community Health Centre.
To find your local options:
- Dial 811 (Health Link)
- Use the AHS Find Healthcare Tool. Select “Search by Facility Type” and choose “Public Health Centres” from the drop-down menu
