We all remember going to the School Nurse as a child, whether we had a tummy ache or looking for a lollipop.
However, let us not forget the vital role of a School Nurse. School Nurses reach 98% of the 50,000,000 students in U.S. public schools, grades K-12.
Quite often, School Nurses are the “first line of defense,” in recognizing that these children suffer from repeated infections and missed days at school. They are the first point of contact when our children aren’t feeling well.
This is why Jeffrey’s Foundation partnered with the National Association of School Nurses; to help assure earliest possible diagnosis of Primary Immunodeficiency in school children!
We sent English and Spanish language posters featuring the Immune System and our 10 Warning Signs of PI to approximately 16,000 NASN members!
Educating School Nurses about the Immune System and the 10 Warning Signs of Primary Immunodeficiency will lead to early and precise diagnosis, appropriate treatment and improved quality of life.
Now, when a child goes to the Nurses office time and time again, they will be able to recognize symptoms that may be one of the Warning Signs. This will help children and their families find answers and accurate diagnoses.
Education leads to greater Awareness; Awareness leads to Diagnosis; Diagnosis leads to appropriate Treatment; Appropriate treatment leads to a better quality of life. Working with the National Association of School Nurses takes us a one step closer to fulfilling this mission!