High School Nurse's Office

High School Nurse's Office

Please Note:
Since Sept 1, 2016, New York State requires all 7^th and 12^th graders to have proof of having had the meningitis vaccine (meningococcal conjugate - MenACWY) in order to attend school. 7^th graders must have one dose given on or after their 10^th birthday. A second dose, required for 12^th grade, is generally given on or after the 16^th birthday.
 
Physical Examinations: Physicals are mandated by NYS for junior high and high school students entering grades 7, 9 and 11. The physical form must be on file at the Health Office within 2 weeks of the start of school in September. The physician's office immunization record for your student should be sent to the school along with the physical form.
 
For Athletes: All students participating in interscholastic sports must have a physical every 12 months. A copy of this physical must be on file in the Health Office prior to the first practice.
 
As part of the NYS BMI survey, information about student's weight status category will be included in a report to the NYS Department of Health. Only summary information will be sent. No names and no information about individuals will be sent. However, you may choose to have your child's information excluded from the report by contacting the school nurse.
 
Other Immunizations: NYS requires all children entering school to be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, polio, and varicella (chicken pox). Children must have written proof from their physician of having had the chicken pox disease or receive the vaccine. All students age 11 years or older are also required to have the Tdap vaccine (a booster for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).
 
Medication: For any medication to be given at school, parents must submit a written request accompanied by a written order from the student's health care provider stating the name of the medication, purpose, and the dose and times to be given during school. This applies to over-the-counter medications as well as prescription meds.  The medicine must be brought to the Health Office by a parent in the original bottle from the pharmacy. A parent must pick up any medication that is left at the end of the school year.
 
If you have any health concerns or questions regarding your child, please contact Alice DeMallie, RN at 585-374-7914 or ademallie@naplescsd.org