Salt Creek School District Nurse's Notes

Nurses and Medical Information
Measles Cases Increase in DuPage County	Download Important Medical Forms*
There has been a recent increase in measles cases in the U.S. as well as in DuPage County, largely due to cases among under- or unvaccinated persons from the U.S. and abroad. To date this year, four cases of measles in DuPage County have been recently confirmed in school-age children from DuPage County. Due to the presence of measles in our community, we would like to provide you with some information to increase awareness, disease recognition and reporting, the importance of prevention through vaccination, and most importantly, to help control and prevent the spread of measles in the community. There is much more information available from the CDC and the DuPage Sounty Health Department. You can download a copy of the letter from the health department, or visit the CDC's website for more information.	Medical Exam Form Dental Exam Form
New Health Requirements for 2008-2009 School Year
There are new health requirements for Illinois that will be effective for the upcoming school year. Physical exams will no longer be required for 5th grade students, but will be required for 6th grade. Current 5th grade students will most likely not need a new physical for 6th grade if they had one completed within one year of starting the 2007-2008 school year, however this has not yet been officially approved. We will let you know once we receive the official approval. The second new law requires comprehensive eye exams for children entering kindergarten or enrolling for the first time in school. Children will be required to have the eye exam performed only by qualified eye doctors—such as optometrists and opthalmologists. The law requires the eye exam to take place within one year prior to starting kindergarten or entering school for the first time in Illinois. Proof of the eye exam must be submitted by October 15 of each school year.
Dental Exams are due!
The nurses would like to remind you that dental exams are due on May 15 for all Kindergarten, Second and Sixth grade students. Please make sure your student's dental form is completed.
Health Links from our Nurses State of Illinois Allkids Insurance The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) The National Pediculosis Association Children and Adults with Attenion Deficit–Hyperactivity Disorder
When to Keep Your Child Home From School Deciding when a child is too sick to attend school can be difficult. Good health is important to help your child be available to learn. It is important to keep your child home for the following reasons: Fever above 100 degrees—your child should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school Severe sore throat Rash of unknown cause Cough that is persistent and/or productive Red or pink eyes Vomiting and/or diarrhea Ear pain Severe pain Your student may attend school if he/she has: Mild cold symptoms Allergic conjunctivitis (diagnosed by a physician) Vague complaints of aches, pains or fatigue Please call the school every day that your child will be absent. Also notify the school if your student’s emergency contact information should need to be updated. Do not send your student to school with medication. When possible medications should be given at home. If a medication is required during school you will need to have your physician complete the necessary paperwork.


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