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Ms. Holcombe
Clinic Phone:
(757)
474-8625 (757)
474-8470
A Note from Our Nurse, Mrs. Holcombe
~ Please do not send in any medications
to school with your child (including cough drops, Tylenol or prescription
medication). If your child needs to take medication at school, there
is a form that needs to filled out by your physician. This form may
be obtained in the school clinic or by download below. Parents must bring the form and
the medication to the school nurse in person.......students may not
transport the form or medication to the nurse.
Question: "When should my child stay home
with an illness?"Here are a few guidelines to help you
decide when it is best to keep you child home.A child should stay home...
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IF they have a fever of 100
degrees or more. They should stay home until they have not had a
fever for 24 hours.
IF they have vomiting or
diarrhea. They should stay home until it has been 24 hours since
the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.
IF they have an unidentified
rash or skin condition.
IF they have colored mucous,
which may indicate infection
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WITH specific conditions, such
as, the presence of head lice or nits, scabies, pink eye or ringworm,
until properly treated.
~Contact your child's doctor regarding
treatment of the above.
~Please contact our nurse, Mrs. Holcombe, if
you have any questions or concerns about the above recommendation. |
