When Your Child Is Sick

Please call Mrs. Roy at 295-6660 to report any absence, and please note your child’s major complaint or illness. Please be aware that a written note is required by New York State law for all absences and late arrivals.

When Should My Child Stay Home?

Please help us prevent infection by keeping your child home when they have:

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Fever higher than 100.4 degrees in the past 24 hours

• Uncontrollable coughing

• Strep throat (if on medication less than 24 hours) or

• Conjunctivitis (if on medication less than 24 hours)

Does My Child Have the Flu?

The common symptoms of the flu include:

• Fever (usually high)

• Headache

• Muscle aches

• Chills

• Extreme tiredness

• Dry cough

• Runny nose may also occur, but is more common in children than adults

• Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, may also occur but are more common in children than adults

If your child is experiencing these symptoms, please keep your child home and consult your physician. Your child may have the flu and not exhibit all of the symptoms. School districts are required to report all cases of the flu to the Department of Health, so please contact your physician for verification if you suspect your child may have the flu.

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Health Alerts/Allergies

It is imperative that the school nurse be aware of any medical conditions your child has. This includes existing medical conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes) and allergies (e.g., environmental, food, bee stings, insect bites). Please keep the school updated on any changes in your child’s medical conditions and/or medications.

Medications at School

Note: Parents must bring in any medication to the school nurse. Students must never bring medication on the bus to take to school.

For medication to be administered at the school, parents must supply:

• A note from a parent/guardian stating they would like medication given at the school.

• A note from the doctor stating the specific medication, dosage and time to be given.

• Medication in a clearly labeled bottle from a pharmacy, with the current date.

Chicken Pox Vaccine

The chicken pox vaccine (varicella) is mandatory for all students entering 6th grade in the Fall of 2007.

Proof of immunization includes:

• Varicella vaccination (documentation)

• Blood titer

• Note from doctor on letterhead that says the child has had chicken pox

Tdap Vaccine

Please note that it is required that all 6th grade students have the Tdap vaccination.

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Elementary School Nurse
Sherry Roy
(518) 295-6660