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General School Nursing Information


Hand washing is the most effective way to slow the spread of germs -
please teach and encourage frequent hand- washing.

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Authorization of Medications

 

The nurse does NOT carry allergy medicine.  Please be certain your student takes this at home, particularly during high allergy seasons.  

All prescription and over-the-counter medications are administered by the school nurse. In her absence, only the principal, or staff members who have been properly trained, may administer medications to students. NO STUDENT MAY SELF-ADMINISTER ANY MEDICATION WHILE AT SCHOOL.

Prescription and over-the-counter medication must have a written order by a licensed physician, dentist, APRN, or physician's assistant. Parents or a designated responsible adult must supply and deliver the medication to the nurse in the original container. NO STUDENT MAY BRING MEDICATIONS TO SCHOOL IN BACKPACK FOR SAFETY REASONS.

Prescribed medication can only be given to and taken by the person for whom the prescription was written. The school nurse may only administer acetaminophen/motrin/tums with a doctor's order, and signed parental permission. You must sign the emergency from that specifies the conditions under which it may be dispensed. These forms can be obtained from the nurse

Guidelines

The following are suggested guidelines for the protection of the health of your child as well as all other children in school:

If your child is ill during the night or complains of stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or headaches in the morning, please DO NOT send him/her to school to see the nurse. Keep him/her home. A student with a fever of 100.0℉ or greater should remain at home at least 24 hours after the temperature has returned to normal without the use of temperature-reducing medicines such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

The school nurse (or in her absence, the principal or lead teacher) may administer medication to a student ONLY with the written authorization of the attending physician and the written permission of the child's parent/guardian. Under no circumstances will exceptions be made.

If you expect your child to be absent from school for 3 or more days, please notify the school nurse by phone, email, or send in a note stating the cause.

As with all communicable illnesses and for the safety of ALL students and staff,   please keep your child home until they are symptom-free for 24 hours, have been under treatment by an MD for 24 hours, or have written clearance by their MD to return to school.  If you have further questions, contact your school nurse directly.

Required Immunizations:

All students are required to be immunized according to the State of CT Department of Public Health guidelines. A student may be exempt from the requirement if he/she presents a certificate from a physician certifying that certain vaccinations would not be prudent due health reasons.

**If your child is fully vaccinated from Covid-19  (2 weeks past 2nd dose or 2 weeks after J&J vaccine), please submit a copy of their vaccination card to the school nurse.  This information is used in the event of contact tracing.**

Athletics:

In order to practice or play, all athletes are required to have a current physical (within 12 months) on file with the nurses’ office.  If you are unsure of the date of your last physical, please email the nurse at [email protected]

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR ATHLETES: Wednesday March 23, 2022 in the DHS Gym from 2 pm until 430 pm. Please email or call the nurse with any questions.
[email protected] or 203-516-4072

 

 


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