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Notes From The Nurse

Transportation of Medication

Students are not permitted to transport medication to or from school. Any student that transports medication is in violation of the Drug and Alcohol Policy. Those students in violation will be reported to Administration immediately.

If your child needs to take medication at School appropriate paper work must be completed and a responsible adult must bring the medication to school in its original container. You can contact your School Nurse, Stacy Hann 410-751-3280 if you have any questions.

Non-medicated cough drops (i.e. Ludens) are not considered to be medication; therefore students may carry without being in violation of the Drug and Alcohol policy. We asked that you send a note with the cough drops and they can be kept with the teacher or in the Health Room. If the cough drop is medicated (i.e. Halls, Robitussin), they must be brought in by a responsible adult and kept in the Health Room.

MEDICATION PROCEDURE CHANGE

Due to recent interpretation of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), all medications (prescription and over - the - counter), excluding Ibuprofen (Advil) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) must have a Doctor's Order and Parent Permission for the medication to be administered in school. This change will begin with the 2000 - 2001 school year. Parents can still bring in Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil) for administration in school without a Doctor's Order. Nurses will continue to administer Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in package recommended dosage with only parent permission. We are sorry to cause this inconvenience, but Carroll County Public Schools are required to follow these State Regulations.

When To Keep Your Child Home

Should your child become sick we ask that you keep them home, as we do not want to spread germs to other students. If you are unsure whether you should keep your child home you can call the school nurse ( Mrs. Hann @ 410-751-3280). Listed below are some guidelines you may wish to following when deciding to keep your child home.

Fever - A temperature of 100 degrees or more. Most pediatricians advise parents to keep children home during the course of a fever and for an additional 24 hours after the fever has passed.

Ear Infection - this is an inflammation of the middle ear. Symptoms could include pain, fever, dizziness, or headache. Hearing loss can occur if untreated, you should contact your family physician if symptoms are present.

Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye - This is highly contagious and uncomfortable. Symptoms might include eyes burning, itching, pink discoloration to the eye, and a whitish discharge. Contact your physician when symptoms are present. Your child will need to be symptom free or a doctor's certificate is required before returning to school.

Strep Throat - This is a highly contagious condition that is caused by a bacterial infection (streptococcal). Symptoms usually present are sore throat and fever. Strep can only be diagnosed by a culture so you will need to contact your physician if symptoms are present. If your child is diagnosed with strep they will need to be on antibiotics for 24 hour and may return to school with a doctor's certificate.

Cold Symptoms - Some children suffer from the common cold all winter long and a simple cold should not be a reason to miss school. However, should a fever develop, a bad cough, difficulty breathing, or your child becomes dehydrated you should contact your physician as those symptoms could indicate a more serious condition (i.e. Bronchitis, flu, or even pneumonia). If your child has one of these other conditions they should be kept home until the doctor says it is ok to return.

Diarrhea and Vomiting - This is uncomfortable, and being near a bathroom becomes a top priority. If these symptoms persist you should contact your physician.

**Remember students are not allowed to carry medication to or from school as this is a violation of Carroll County School's Drug and Alcohol policy.

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis is an infection of the eye more commonly known as "pink eye". Symptoms may include redness, irritation, itchiness, and may produce lots of tears and discharge (clear or yellow). Discharge may make the eyelids and eyelashes stick together (especially in the morning). The tears and discharge from the eye are infectious. Anyone can get conjunctivitis by coming in contact with infectious discharge and rubbing their own eyes. It is School Board policy that students are to be excluded from school if suspected of having conjunctivitis until they are free of symptoms or have permission from a Doctor to return to school.. We ask that you keep your child home, as per policy, if you suspect they have conjunctivitis. Please instruct them to wash their hands, avoid touching other's eyes, avoid touching infectious materials, throw away items that have been in contact with their eyes (ie. towels or tissues), and not to share items used on the eyes. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your School Nurse, Stacy Hann LPN at 410-751-3280.

Head Lice

Once a student has been noted as having Head Lice their parents are contacted and the child is removed from school. That child is not to return to school until they have been treated and are nit free. Upon the students return they must be checked by the School Nurse to be sure they are nit free. You should check your child periodically for Head Lice. If you find Head Lice on your child you should contact the School Nurse. Listed below is some information on Head Lice.

Please contact your School Nurse if you have questions. Don't be embarrassed it is nothing to be ashamed of !!