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Here, you’ll find important health information, resources, and updates to help keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Whether you're looking for illness guidelines or tips on staying well throughout the school year, this page is here to support you and your family.

  • Important Information About the Flu

    The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) would like you to know that information regarding influenza and the benefits of influenza immunizations is free, accessible and available in different languages from several organizations. Below are links to websites that provide you with information regarding influenza:

    • NYSDOH
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    • New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
    • Wayne County Health Department

    Please see the additional files below for health-related information.

    Files:

  • Covid 

    The CDC updated their respiratory illness guidance in March of 2024, putting all respiratory illnesses together, including COVID-19. NYSDOH is following CDC recommendations around COVID. Most current recommendations are that you isolate for at least 24 hours and then resume normal activities once symptoms are improving and you are fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications. Masking is recommended in many cases, but is not a requirement. More information can be found at the CDC through the Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You're Sick link.

  • Child Heath Plus

    Child Health Plus is New York State’s medical insurance program serving uninsured children under age 19 in families whose household income exceeds Medicaid income eligibility.

    The insurance is provided free or at a low cost. Coverage includes well-child check-ups, immunizations, prescriptions, doctor’s visits, x-rays and lab work, outpatient mental health, inpatient hospital care, emergency medical care, and other services.

    The application is a simple one page form requiring proof of the child’s age, household income, and residency. For information or assistance contact your school nurse or call [in the Rochester area 585-546-3559.

    To reach the NYS website click here: NYS Child Health Plus

     

    Family Health Plus

    Family Health Plus is a public health insurance program for adults who are aged 19 to 64 who have income too high to qualify for Medicaid. Family Health Plus is available to single adults, couples without children, and parents who are residents of New York State and are United States citizens or fall under one of many immigration categories.

    Click her for more information: NYS Family Health Plus

  • The Wayne Central District school buildings are located within the ten-mile emergency planning zone of the Ginna nuclear power plant.

    Potassium Iodide (KI) is an element that protects the thyroid from exposure to radioiodine emitted during a radiation release. The thyroid gland is particularly susceptible to radiation and such an exposure may cause cancer. KI only protects this one organ against radioactive substance. It is not an alternative to evacuation or sheltering.

    Should the County and/or State Department of Health recommend the use of KI during a radiological emergency while students are at school, the Wayne Central School District has KI available on-site for your child. Evacuation from the ten-mile zone remains our primary protective radiological action. In the event that evacuation is not immediately possible and/or KI use is recommended by the County and/or State health officials, KI will be provided to your child.

    Parents/guardians are given the opportunity to opt-out of having their child receive KI at the time of school registration. If no opt-out form is received, your child will receive KI as recommended by the CDC. There are very few reasons someone should not take potassium iodide. If you signed the form not realizing that it was an opt-out form and you do want your child to receive KI or you are not sure whether you signed or not, please contact your child's school nurse.

    If you have any concerns regarding the emergency use of KI or questions on your child’s health and the use of KI, please discuss this with your child’s health care provider.

    Resources where you may get more information are available by clicking on each title below:

    From the New York State Department of Health: Radiation Emergencies
    From the FDA: Frequently Asked Questions on Potassium Iodide (KI)