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We may give only first aid. If you wish your child to take medication, please follow the guidelines listed below:
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Written permission from the parent or guardian must be given.
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A physician's verification of the necessity for the medication; name of medication; dosage; times or intervals at which it is to be taken; duration; and possible side effects.
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Medication must be in original containers and have affixed label including student's name.
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Accurate records of the medication given must be kept in the student file.
A statement must be signed releasing and holding school personnel harmless from any and all liability for damages or injury resulting directly or indirectly from the presence of the medication in the school or its use by the student. If your child becomes ill and is running a temperature (100° or above) you will be contacted to come for the child. If you send a neighbor or a person unknown to us, please let us know in advance, as we will NOT let your child go in the care of someone else unless we are given permission. Report to the school nurse immediately if your child has a communicable disease, a rash or an eruption on the body. The school will report the case to the Health Department.
Communicable Diseases
Length of time your child must be excluded as required by law for the
following diseases:
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Chicken pox - until scabs are dried.
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Measles (3 days) - 4 days from first appearance of rash.
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Measles (regular) - 4 days from first appearance of rash.
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Mumps - 9 days after swelling occurs.
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Scarlet Fever - Until child has been under antibiotic treatment for 24 hours, or until recovered.
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Whooping Cough - 3 weeks from date of first whoop or until recovery has occurred as determined by a physician.
A physical examination is required by the Diocese for all kindergartners and new pupils. A yearly physical examination is recommended for all students. This examination should be a positive procedure to appraise the child's health, fitness for studies, and other activities, as well as to discover illness or defects.
Immunization and
Vaccinations
A pupil in grades K-12 is in compliance if the pupil meets or exceeds
the minimum number of immunizations required for protection against
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, measles, mumps, and
rubella. The State Legislature mandates what diseases pupils must be protected
against; the Ohio Department of Health stipulates the number of doses of
appropriate vaccines required.
If the school has no record that this has been done within 15 days after the child enters school, the child will be excluded.
Vision and Hearing Testing
Vision and hearing
testing are done on all new pupils and routinely in selected grades. If you
receive a letter recommending further examination, please return physician's
report to the school.
Forms
from the Nurse
New
Student Health Forms
Request to
Administer Medication to a Student