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NEWS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE:
As we look forward to the 2010/11 school year we would like to share information regarding health office policies and practices.
Medications:
If your child needs medication during the school day, the State of New Hampshire Administrative Laws and Rules Ed. 311.07 requires a physician’s order and a parent signature to assist with or administer prescription medications to any student. We will not administer medication without these signatures. Medication must be brought to the school nurse, principal, or the front office. It MUST be in the original container properly labeled (pharmacy label if prescription medication), with the students name, physician’s name, name of medication and instructions.
Students may not carry medication with them (prescription or over the counter). This is to ensure student safety
NH RSA 200:42 states children are allowed to carry Emergency Medication such as EpiPens and Inhalers as long as the physician has filled out and signed a Student Self Administration of emergency medications form. These forms must be brought to the school nurse.
For children with Reactive Airway Disease (RAD) and or Asthma, most physicians now use an “Asthma Action Plan” for children in school settings. We have found this to be an invaluable tool in anticipating and supporting your child’s health throughout the school year.
Immunizations
There was an important change to the 2009-10 immunization requirements regarding the Tdap immunization. If your child turned 11 years of age on or after the first day of school they are required to have Tdap vaccine prior to the first day of school on August 31, 2010. Please refer to the latest New Hampshire State Immunization Requirements for the school year 2010-11 on the Lebanon School Health web site.
Exemptions
Medical exemptions require yearly documentation from a physician.
Religious exemption requires a one time notarized form.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your School Nurse.
HAVE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND FUN SUMMER!
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