Wellness

Our mission is to orchestrate employee, retiree and organizational well-being. We realize that healthy employees contribute to a healthy educational environment across the entire district. Through the development and implementation of comprehensive and multi-dimensional wellness strategies, the Wellness Program promotes:

Improved health
Risk reduction
Healthy work environments
Work and family balance
Improved morale

Contact the District Wellness Program at wellness@isd622.org

7 Commonly Asked Questions on the H1N1 Vaccine

1. Should people receive both the season flu vaccine and the H1N1 flu vaccine? Yes. The seasonal flu vaccine is typically one dose administered as an injection or nasal mist. The H1N1 vaccine consists of two doses.

2. When will the H1N1 vaccine be available? According to the CDC, the H1N1 vaccine should be available beginning in mid-October. The vaccine will first be administered to high-risk groups. Once the vaccine is available, ISD 622 will determine a time and location for the H1N1 vaccine. Please continue to check this website for updated information.

3. Will everyone receive the H1N1 vaccine? Yes, in time – but not initially. There is not expected to be a shortage of H1N1 vaccine but, availability and demand will be unpredictable. Initially, H1N1 vaccine will be available in limited supplies and will need to be administered to those at the highest risk of complications from the H1N1 virus.

4. What are the high-risk groups for H1N1? The groups at highest risk from H1N1 appear to differ from high-risk groups for seasonal flu:

Pregnant women appear to be at increased risk.

Compared with the general population, pregnant women are four times as likely to be hospitalized if the develop H1N1 influenza.
A number of deaths from H1N1 influenza have been reported in pregnant women.

Children, adolescents and young adults appear to be at increased risk.

The median age of patients hospitalized with H1N1 in Minnesota is 12 years.

5. Who will receive the H1N1 vaccine first? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that first-available H1N1 vaccines be administered to:

pregnant women
people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact
all children 6 months through 4 years of age
children 5 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions.

Vaccinations for those aged 19 through 64 are recommended in once the highest-risk groups are immunized, followed by vaccinations for those 65 years of age and older.

6. Are both seasonal and H1N1 vaccines considered preventive benefits? Yes.

7. Where can I find more information? We recommend visiting www.flu.gov , which features centralized and comprehensive flu news and information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service.

What is Wellness?

Wellness is a continuous process of purposeful, enjoyable, healthy living. It is an experience that you create and direct through every part of your being. Wellness is reflected in your physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, vocational and environmental health. Important wellness factors include:

Knowing what your real needs are and how to get them met.
Expressing emotions in ways that communicate what you are experiencing to others.
Responding to challenges in life as opportunities to grow in strength and maturity.
Caring for your body through nutrition, exercise and relaxation.
Trusting that your own personal resources are your greatest strength for living and growing.
Recognizing unusual physical symptoms and taking action to promote improvement in conditions and increased knowledge about yourself.
Acting assertively, and not passively or aggressively.
Living your life to the fullest.

Contact the Wellness Office!
651-748-7427
or
wellness@isd622.org

2009 Flu Shot Clinics

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Online Resources

Retiree Wellness Resources

Take Charge 2009