Nurse's Office

Ann Alston, R.N., B.S.N.
856-546-4922 ext. 6207

I take a great sense of responsibility being entrusted with the physical, emotional, and mental health of students at Haviland Avenue School. I believe that health and intellectual development of children are inextricably related; therefore, my goal is to strengthen and facilitate the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children and staff.

Students do not exist solely within the confines of the school environment, but are affected by their interactions and associations with family, community, and world events. I strive to view each child as a whole composition by encompassing his/her unique and varied experiences. While it may seem you only hear from me when your child is physically sick, in need of an immunization, vision or hearing evaluation, please know that I am concerned and interested with all aspects of your child's well being. Please, don't hesitate to call me to discuss any situation or medical issue that may affect your child's school success.

Immunizations Required by New Jersey Law for Preschool Attendance

**Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:57-4.22(d), the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Senior Services (the Department) determined that due to limited vaccine availability it is appropriate and reasonable to temporarily suspend for the 2009 - 2010 academic year the mandatory requirement for children six months through 59 months of age attending any child-care center or preschool facility to receive at least one dose of influenza vaccine.

Click here to read memo from Department of Health that was received on November 25, 2009.

DTP	4 doses, with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday
Polio	3 doses, with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday
MMR	1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday
HIB	1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday
Hepatitis B	3 doses
Varicella	1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday, or history or lab evidence of varicella
Pneumocococcal Conjugate Vaccine	1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday
Influenza Vaccine	one dose annually up to age 5 - given between September 1 and December 31 of each year

Letter to Parent/Guardian of Upcoming SHAPE Student

Immunizations Required by New Jersey Law for Kindergarten Attendance

DTP	a minimum of 4 doses, with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday, or any 5 doses
Polio	a minimum of 3 doses, with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday, or any 4 doses
Measles	2 doses vaccine, with the first dose given on or after the 1st birthday
Mumps	administered on or after the 1st birthday
Rubella	administered on or after the 1st birthday
Varicella	1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday, or history or lab evidence of varicella
Hepatitis B	three doses vaccine