Preventive health services at Breiðholtsskóli
School health services build on the care children receive during infancy and early childhood. School healthcare aims to improve student health and well-being. Primary care staff work closely with guardians, school administrators, teachers, and others involved in student welfare. All information is treated confidentially. School health services at Breiðholtsskóli are provided by the Primary Care clinic in xxx.
If needed, guardians can seek assistance from Suðurmiðstöð regarding their child's healthcare.
Key components of student health services include prevention, health education, screening and vaccinations. The program operates under guidelines from the Development Center of Icelandic Primary Care for health services in primary schools. Further information about school health services can be found at heilsuvera.is using the search term "heilsuvernd grunnskólabarna."
Practical information
Illness and accidents
School staff provide first aid for accidents or injuries during school hours. If a student needs to go to primary care or the emergency room, guardians must accompany the child. It's crucial that the school has all contact numbers to reach parents during school hours. School health services do not handle accidents that occur outside school hours.
Chronically ill children
Please notify the school nurse about any disabled child or a child managing a chronic or serious medical condition, such as diabetes, allergies, epilepsy, or a bleeding disorder. The nurse collaborates closely with parents, guardians, and school staff to ensure these children receive appropriate care and support on campus.
Medication administration
Following the Director of Health's guidelines for primary schools, strict procedures govern how students take medication during the school day. Guardians of children who need medication during school hours should contact the school nurse directly.
Planning and services for students
Regular check-ups and vaccinations
Grade 1: Vision tests, height and weight measurements.
Grade 4: Vision tests, height and weight measurements.
Grade 7: Vision tests, height and weight measurements. Vaccination against measles, rubella, and mumps (one shot). Girls are offered HPV vaccination against cervical cancer (Cervarix) – two shots.
Grade 9: Vision tests, height and weight measurements. Vaccination against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio (one shot).
Students in other grades are examined if necessary or if parents and teachers request it. School healthcare also monitors that children have received the vaccinations recommended by the Director of Health. Parents will be contacted if children haven't received adequate vaccinations.
Sleep, snacks, and clothing
Regular and sufficient sleep is important for children's health and development. Children need 10-12 hours of sleep at night. Students have long school days. It's important to eat regularly and bring healthy snacks. It's also important that students dress appropriately for the weather.
Contact us
The school nurse at Breiðholtsskóli is Birgitta Jónsdóttir
Office hours are available by arrangement.
Email: breidholtsskoli@heilsugaeslan.is
School phone number: 411 7450.
The school nurse is available on Mondays from 8:30am to 12pm.
Various work-related meetings are held during this time.