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The seasonal flu shot is mandatory this year for students attending DoDDS-Europe schools.   For more information please visit:  http://www.eu.dodea.edu/news/1011/100728a_flu.php

In the event that your child is (severely) injured or becomes ill at school, every effort will be made to contact a Parent/Guardian.  PLEASE KEEP THE SCHOOL INFORMED OF ALL CURRENT HOME, DUTY, AND CELL PHONE NUMBERS.  If parents cannot be reached, the Emergency Contact Person will be notified.

When should my child return to school after being ill?

·        Temperature below 98.8 F for 24 hours, unaided by medication, after a temperature of 100 F or greater
For example: Fever on Monday - No school on Tuesday. Fever on Tuesday and taking fever reducing medication - No school on Wednesday. No fever and not taking medication on Tuesday - School on Wednesday.

·        No significant nausea, vomiting or diarrhea in 24 hours

·        Chicken pox (Varicella) lesions crusted and dry, at least 5-7 days from onset

·        Lice treatment initiated

·        Impetigo covered and under care of medical provider, note required

·        Conjunctivitis, signs of infection have cleared

·        Ringworm covered, under care of medical provider, note required

·        Any illness or condition the prevents a child from fully participating in school activities, such as constant cough, lethargy (extreme tiredness), irritability, crying, or behavioral changes should be resolved before the child returns to school

     If your child has a temperature of 100 degrees or greater, please keep him/her at home.

     Contact your local medical treatment facility if you have any concerns regarding your child's health.  If you are uncertain as to
     the health status of your child, please make an appointment with your child's healthcare provider.

Medications: Medications that must be taken at school require the following information:
                     1. Medication Permission Form completed and signed by the physician and the parent
                     2. Medication in the pharmacy-labeled container; marked with the student's name, name of the drug,
                         amount to be taken, and the time the medication is to be taken
                     3. Medications must be brought to the school by an adult, not the child.

     Health program:   The primary responsibility for the health of the school age child rests with the parent/guardians of the child. 
     The school health program is designed to strengthen the educational process through health supervision and health education
     of the students.  The school health education program consists of three components:
                     1.      Health education
                     2.      Health services
                     3.      Environmental health and safety     

     The school nurse serves as a health consultant and health appraiser.  She assists parents in finding help for their child. 
     She helps integrate health services and instruction into the curriculum, and is a resource person for the teachers.  She serves
     as a liaison between the community, the school, the military medical offices and the parents.  In addition, she maintains
     up-to-date information in the student's school health record and supplies health information as needed.

Several routine screening programs are conducted during the school year.  The screenings include hearing, vision and dental for all students.

Special Health Considerations:  If a child has a physical/health problem, e.g., diabetes, epilepsy, hearing condition, allergies, food allergies, or is on medication for any reason, school personnel must be informed.  Bee Sting Kits (available by prescription only) for those students who are allergic to bee stings or have a serious nut allergy will be kept in the Health Office.  If you have questions, please ask the school nurse.