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Fact Sheets From Oakland County Health Division
Flu Fact Sheet (PDF file)
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Norovirus Fact Sheet (PDF file)
Handwashing Fact Sheet (PDF file)
Head Lice Sheet (PDF file)
Immunization Schedule Ages 0-6 years (PDF file)
Immunization Schedule Ages 7-18 years (PDF file)
Student Safety Notification for June 7, 2011
The Ferndale Police notified the Ferndale Schools on June 7, 2011 of a suspicious event involving one female high school-aged girl at Allen and Fielding in Ferndale. The girl, who was walking home from school alone, reported that a man approached her in a car, and spoke to her several times while driving very close to her. She told him she was going to call the police, she ran away from him, and as she called 911 he drove away.
The man is described as approximately 35-45 years old, he has a dark complexion and short hair and is African-American. He was driving a newer maroon four-door car.
The police ask that anyone who knows anything about the man described by the girl report it to the Ferndale Police at 248/541-3650 or by calling 911.
Student Safety Notification for May 24, 2011
The Ferndale Police notified the Ferndale Schools on May 24 of a suspicious series of circumstances involving female three high school-aged girls at three different locations in the community. The girls, who were each alone at the time, reported separate situations where a man approached them, pointed out that something was on their pants, and either reached to brush something off them, or touched them.
The man is described as 6’2”, with a thin build, no facial hair, short hair, dark complexion, African-American, and wearing all black. The three locations where the girls encountered the man are: Eight Mile and Pinecrest, Fielding and Pinecrest, and Eight Mile and Livernois.
The police ask that anyone who knows anything about the man described by the girls report it to the Ferndale Police at 248/541-3650 or by calling 911.
Parents and guardians: Please remind children and young adults of the need to be cautious and attentive when walking to and from school or playing on the streets of our communities. First and foremost, if you observe a suspicious person, vehicle or circumstance, either around school or in the area, call the police immediately (911). It is also important that discussions take place between parents and children about how to handle suspicious incidents. Please remind your child of the following safety measures they can take:
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If someone tries to get a child to go with them, a good defense is to yell "This is not myfather/mother!" and run away.
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If someone is following a child in a car or is walking very close, teach your child to stay away from them, and run to the nearest house (preferably where someone they know is home) to ask for help.
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Do not talk to strangers or go near their car - even if they seem nice and say they have candy or a toy in the car.
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Do not help strangers find their dog or cat or anything. Adults do not need children's help.
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Always tell a parent or whoever is in charge at home where they are going and do not leave that location without getting an OK from parents or teachers at school.
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If someone tells your child "Don't tell," assure the child she or he should definitely report the incident to a trusted adult.