Any medication sent to school must be accompanied by a school medication form which must be filled out and signed by the doctor and also signed by the parent.  The medication container must be labeled by the pharmacist as to the directions given by the doctor, even if it is an over-the-counter medication.  Students needing to carry inhalers or bee sting kits must have the form filled out by the doctor stating that the child needs to have it available at all times and is capable of administering it his/her self.  If this procedure is not followed, we will call you and you will have to come and give your child his/her medication. This is for your child’s protection and for our assurance the medication is for your child.  Students needing an inhaler can carry them and use as directed when needed.   A medication form, filled out by the doctor, needs to be on file in the school office.   If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school nurse, Wendy Baumle, at your child’s school.

NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
 

All children attending a day care, pre-school, or head start center located in a school are required to have the following:

• Four doses of DTaP, DTP, DT, in any combination
   
• Three doses of OPV or IPV
   
• One dose of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
   
• Three or four doses of haemophilus b vaccine
   
• Three doses of hepatitis B vaccine

The requirements for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th are as follows:

• All kindergarten students must have evidence of having received two doses of MMR vaccine. This requirement will be progressive.
   
• All kindergarten (only) students are required to have a fifth dose of DTaP/DTP/DT vaccine if the fourth dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday.
   
• All kindergarten (only) students are required to have a fourth dose of polio vaccine if the third dose was administered prior to the fourth birthday.
   
• All kindergarten students are required to have three doses of hepatitis B vaccine. This requirement will be progressive.
   
• All students in the first grade are required to have two doses of MMR and three doses of hepatitis B vaccine.
   
• All students in grades 7 through 12 are required to have two doses of MMR vaccine unless otherwise exempt.

If your child needs any of the above shots, please schedule to have this done prior to the first day of school!

Information on Students Using Inhalers
Students using inhalers are free to carry them on their person or in their locker or bookbag. However, a medical form filled out by the doctor and on file in the building of the student carrying the inhaler is still required. The inhaler is to be labeled by the pharmacy with the student’s name and the instructions. This is a medication and is to be treated as any other medication taken to school. However, due to students needing the inhaler quickly, they are allowed to have the inhaler with them at all times. All other medications are kept locked in the office. If you have questions, please call your school office for more information.