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INFORMATION ON VIRAL MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 07-08 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 07-08 SPANISH MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AT SCHOOL Whenever possible, the parent or guardian should make arrangements so that it is not necessary for school personnel to administer medication at school. However, there are cases when a student's health could be compromised by not getting medication during school hours. When sending any prescription or nonprescription medication to school each year, parents must send: 1. Written parent permission authorizing school personnel to administer medication. 2. The
original labeled container of the medication. For prescription medication,
the pharmacist can supply a duplicate labeled container so one can be
kept at home and Storage: Medication to be administered at school is to be kept in the Health Office, except for secondary students who have written permission to carry an asthma inhaler with them. Other special requests may by discussed with the school nurse. Field Trips: If your child takes daily medication or as-needed medication, you will need to send a separate labeled container with a day's dose of medication for that day. Health Services staff do not routinely accompany student's on field trips and a teacher may be responsible for administration of medication. Thank you for your cooperation with these medication procedures. Our intent is to insure safety and good health for your child.
HEAD LICE Head lice is not an unusual condition in children and has nothing to do with cleanliness. Anyone can get head lice. Head lice are very small, tan-colored insects (less than 1/8" long) which live on human heads. They lay their eggs (nits) close to the scalp. The nits are tiny (about the size of the eye of a needle) and gray or white in color. CAUSE: Pediculus humanus capitis, a louse SYMPTOMS: Itching of the scalp and neck. Look for: 1) crawling lice in the hair, usually a few in number; 2) eggs (nits) glued to the hair, often found behind the ears and at the back of the neck; 3) scratch marks on the head and back of the neck at the hairline. SPREAD BY: Lice are spread by direct head-to-head contact and by sharing personal items such as combs, brushes, barretts, hats, scarves, jackets, blankets, sheets and pillowcases. Lice do not jump or fly, they crawl. They cannot live off a human host for more than 48 hours. They only lay their eggs while on the head. Lice are not spread to or from pets. INCUBATION: It takes 7-10 days from when the eggs are laid until they hatch. CONTAGIOUS PERIOD: Until treated with lice-treatment product. EXCLUSION: Until first treatment is completed and no live lice are seen. HOW CAN HEAD LICE BE CONTROLLED? Do not share combs, brushes, other hair-grooming items and other hair care items (barretts, etc.), towels, bedding, clothing, hats, and headgear (head phones and sports helmets) Hang coats, jackets and caps on separate hooks or hangers. Check your child's head frequently throughout the year. If one person in a household has head lice others should be checked too. TREATMENT Use a lice treatment product. Follow the product directions carefully (especially the amount of product to use, length of time on the hair, and whether to use on dry or damp hair.) Directions will vary, depending on the product used. Remove all the nits. The nits are glued to the hair shafts as they are laid and are difficult to remove. To remove them use a nit comb or your fingernails to slide the eggs off the hair shafts. Treat only household members with head lice, and treat all at the same time. Clean all combs, brushes and other hair grooming items with hot soapy water. Vacuum carpets, upholstered furniture and seats in cars thoroughly. Insecticide sprays are not recommended because they expose household members to unnecessary pesticides. Clothing that has been worn in the last three days, bedding and towels should be washed in hot water and dried in the dryer before using again. Clothing that cannot be washed or dried, linens and stuffed toys can be dry cleaned or sealed in plastic bags for two weeks. WHEN CAN A CHILD RETURN TO SCHOOL? Once a student has been identified as having head lice, he/she must be treated with a lice treatment product before returning to school.
HOME CONTROL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES The control of communicable (catching) disease during the school year is a difficult problem and an important responsibility. The first responsibility must fall upon the home because parents know the normal appearance of their children and should be the first to detect signs of illness. The following rules will help control communicable diseases in the community. 1. Your
child should remain at home if exhibiting any signs of illness. 3. Ill children should be kept apart from other family members and friends. Some signs of illness: Restlesness
at night All
students with a fever need to remain at home until they are fever free.
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