School COVID-19 Resources (K-12, Childcare, and Universities)
School District Resources
CDC Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools (updated January 6, 2021)
COVID-19 Exposure Guidance (Spanish)
Modified COVID-19 Exposure Guidance for Household Contacts
2021-2022 Immunization Audit Letter for Schools 7.20.21
Iowa HHS (IDPH) School Update-Fall 2021
Polk County Health Checklist 2021-2022
Back-to-School Parent Resources
- COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms Handout
- Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Handout
- Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Handout
- How to Safely Wear and Take Off A Cloth Face Covering Handout
- Eight Ways to Help Kids Adjust to Face Masks
- Exposure Guidance with Examples
- What Do Your Test Results Mean? Handout
- Checklist for Parents
- How to Use a COVID-19 Test Kit
Spanish (Español) Resources
- COVID-19 Signs and Symptoms Handout/Síntomas del coronavirus (COVID-19
- Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Handout/Detenga la propagación de gérmenes
- Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Handout/Si está enfermo, prevenga la propagación del COVID-19
- How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering Handout/Cómo usar y quitarse una cubierta de tela para la cara de manera segura
- What Do Your Test Results Mean?/Lo que significan los resultados de su prueba
- Stay Home When You Are Sick Handout/¡Quédese en casa cuando esté enfermo!
- Why Quarantine for 14 Days Handout/¿Porque la Cuarentena por COVID-19 dura 14 días?
COVID-19 and Flu Resources
CDC - A strong defense against the flu: get vaccinated handout
CDC FAQ - Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
CDC Getting a Flu Vaccine during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Additional COVID-19 Resources
Department of Human Services Child Care Resources
Mental Health for Teachers and Staff Presentation by Polk County Health Services
Evaluating Sick Students and Staff: Reopening Iowa’s Schools Safely and Responsibly