COVID-19 FAQs
NURSE COORDINATOR
ANNE SHAW RN, BSN
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2022-2023 MPCS COVID GUIDELINES
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (HHS), THROUGH THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (HRSA), ANNOUNCED MANASSAS PARK WAS AMONG 20 WINNERS OF THE PROMOTING PEDIATRIC PRIMARY PREVENTION (P4) CHALLENGE, A NATIONWIDE COMPETITION TO INCREASE PEDIATRIC VACCINATION RATES AND WELL-CHILD VISITS.
FINAL WINNERS REPRESENT THE DIVERSITY OF THE COUNTRY AND INCLUDE MOBILE VACCINATION PROJECTS, HEAD START PARTNERSHIPS, PRIMARY CARE TEXTING STRATEGIES, AND TARGETED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN SUPPORTED BY RESOURCE FAMILIES. CHALLENGE PROJECTS GENERATED MORE THAN 52,000 PEDIATRIC WELL-CHILD VISITS AND NEARLY 23,000 IMMUNIZATIONS.
"AMONG THE MANY IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS BEEN A DECLINE IN ROUTINE PEDIATRIC IMMUNIZATIONS AND WELL-CHILD VISITS, WHICH THREATENS TO UNDERMINE THE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS WE'VE MADE IN CHILDREN'S HEALTH," SAID HRSA ADMINISTRATOR CAROLE JOHNSON. "OUR HRSA CHALLENGE INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON GENERATING CREATIVE APPROACHES AND MEANINGFUL RESULTS IN HELPING TO GET CHILDREN VACCINATED, SEE THEIR PROVIDER, AND STAY HEALTHY."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DOES MPCS REQUIRE DAILY HEALTH SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRES FOR STUDENTS?
We ask that families monitor how their child is feeling every morning before sending him/her to school. If your child is not feeling well, please do not send him/her to school that day.
WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 AND VARIANTS?
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported - ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Visit the CDC website for complete list of symptoms.
VDH recommends that the following people be tested for COVID-19
- People with symptoms or signs of COVID-19 regardless of vaccination status.
- Most people who have had close contact with someone known or suspected to have COVID-19
Fully vaccinated people should be tested 3-5 days following a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, even if they do not have symptoms.
People who are not fully vaccinated should be tested immediately after an exposure and again at 5-7 days following exposure if the first test is negative
People who tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered, do not need to get tested after exposure as long as they do not have symptoms.
- People who participate in activities that are higher risk for COVID-19 exposure (e.g., travel, attending large events where social distancing is not possible, or being in crowded indoor settings)
- People who have been referred for COVID-19 testing by their healthcare provider or the state/local health department.
- People who plan to travel or who have recently returned from travel with some exceptions for fully vaccinated people
- People who are not fully vaccinated and who plan to visit people at high risk of developing severe COVID-19
While vaccination is the most effective strategy to protect individuals, their family and their community, testing remains an important tool to help identify individuals with illness and monitor trends in COVID-19 infection.
For more information about COVID-19 testing call (877) 829-4682, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
CAN MY CHILD CHANGE TO A VIRTUAL SCHOOL OPTION?
Those with documented health conditions can apply for homebound services.
Additional Resources:
VDH Guidance for Parents/Guardians
VDH Healthy Back to School
VDH COVID-19 Vaccination Response
VDH Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in VA PreK-12 Schools
VDH Algorithm for Evaluating a Child with COVID-19 Symptoms or Exposure
The MPCS Continuity of Learning Plan can be accessed here.