Nurse's Office

Required NYS School Health Examination Form

Individual Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan

Body Mass Index (BMI) Survey Opt-Out Form

New York State requires certain immunizations when entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 7th, and 12th grade. New York State requires proof of the necessary immunizations within two weeks of the first day of school.

If you are unable to schedule an appointment with your child’s primary doctor, appointments can be made through the Oneida County Health Dept. at 315-798-5747 or the Herkimer County Health Dept. at 315-876-1176.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Immunization Requirements:

• 3 to 5 doses of DTP
• 3 to 4 doses of Polio
• 2 doses of MMR
• 3 doses of Hepatitis B
• 2 doses of Varicella

6th Grade Immunization Requirement:

• 1 dose of Tdap

7th Grade Immunization Requirement:

• 1 dose of Meningococcal

12th Grade Immunization Requirement:

• 1 to 2 doses of Meningococcal (depending on age of first immunization)

Physicals:

New York State requires updated physical examinations for new entrants, anyone participating in a sport and students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Parents may mail, drop off the physical in person or FAX to Mrs. Divine at FAX # 315-826-5509.

In Good Health,

Wendy Divine, RN Pre-K– High School Nurse

wdivine@polandcsd.org | FAX: 315-826-5509

WHEN TO KEEP A CHILD HOME WITH ILLNESS
It can be hard to know when to send children to school if they tell you that they do not feel well. Usually, the best place for them is in school, but there are some times when you need to keep your child home from school.

Please keep your child home and/or contact, via phone, your child’s doctor for:
● Fever greater than 100.0 (taken by mouth), chills
● Vomiting and/or diarrhea within the last 24 hours
● Severe sore throat along with fever and feeling ill for more than 48 hours, or after exposure to Strep throat infection or possible exposure to RSV.
● Honey-crusted sores around the nose or mouth, or unknown rash on other body parts
● Large amounts of mucous (liquid) from their nose, with face pain or headache
● Severe ear pain or fluid coming from the ear
● Severe headache, especially with fever
● Shortness of breath, persistent cough,
● Muscle pain
● Open sores on body that are not healing

If your child has a fever, it is not a good idea to give them medicine like Tylenol or Advil and send them to school, because as soon as the medicine wears off, the fever may return and you will be called to come and pick up your child. 

Please keep children home for 24 hours after the fever ends or they have completed 24 hours of medication if prescribed by your health care provider for symptoms or illnesses.

If you find your child is frequently asking to stay home from school, if they are falling behind or appear anxious about school, or if there does not appear to be any physical symptoms, contact your school nurse and your health care provider to discuss your concerns. Social emotional staff at school may also be a valuable resource for you and your child. Remind children to throw away used tissues, cover their mouths and noses when they cough or sneeze using a tissue or their elbow, keep their hands away from their face, and wash their hands often with soap and warm water for a minimum of 20 seconds or by using alcohol-based hand sanitizer. These steps will help keep everyone healthier.

Call your child in as sick please call:

MRS. ROMMEL  MAIN OFFICE AT 315-826-7900 EXT 3