The state of New Mexico requires that all 7th Grader obtain an adult Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) Immunization. Please make sure your upcoming 7th grader has this immunization before summer is over. If your student does not have this immunization when we have schedule pick up August 4, 2017 their schedule will be held. If your student does not have this immunization by the start of school you will be given 30 days to obtain it. If they do not get it within the 30 days, your student will be dis enrolled. Please contact the health office with questions.

We have had a change in the health office for this school year. In compliance with school health office regulations, starting this school year, MESD will no longer be stocking over the counter medications (such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Tums, cough drops, etc.) in the schools health offices. Should your child/children require any over the counter medications at school, please bring a new and unopened package of medication into the health office. There will be a required signed over the counter permission form for each student/family with reason(s) for the medication to be given. You can view and download this letter and form on our Health Office Forms Page.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation in the matter. Feel free to contact our health office with any questions or concerns.

New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) recommends that schools and childcare settings increase education on respiratory and hand hygiene. Ill attendees and staff should be sent home. 

Staff and children (as developmentally appropriate) should all be taught and asked to follow these steps that prevent the transmission of respiratory infections such as influenza by: 

• Covering coughs and sneezes. 

• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. 

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. 

• Stay home if sick, especially with a fever.

Staff and parents should be made aware of the symptoms of influenza.

Symptoms associated with the flu can include: 

• Fever (although not everyone with flu has a fever) 

• Cough 

• Sore throat

• Runny or stuffy nose

• Body aches

• Headache

• Chills

• Tiredness

• Sometimes diarrhea and vomiting

 School or childcare attendees and staff with an acute febrile respiratory illness should be sent home with instructions to stay at home, until fever free for 24-hours without use of fever reducing medication. 

Staff and parents should seek medical care with worsening of symptoms. It is not too late to get vaccinated! All people 6 months of age and older are recommended to receive the influenza vaccine annually