Nurse's Office
"A healthy child is a child who will feel like learning"
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS FOR SCHOOL
Students who enroll in DoDEA schools must meet these specific immunization requirements prior to enrollment. The requirements represent the minimum requirements and do not necessarily reflect the optimal immunization status for a student. A certification of immunization, completed by the local medical authority, must be provided to school officials at the time of initial registration for placement in the student’s health record file.
DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) 4 doses-At least one dose must be administered after the 4th birthday
Polio 3 doses-At least one dose must be administered after the 4th birthdayMMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 2 doses- Dose 2 is recommended routinely at age 4-6
Hepatitis B 3 doses
HIB (Haemophilus Influenza Type b Series) 2 - 4 doses
Varicella (Chicken-pox vaccine) 1 dose
PPD Tuberculosis(TB) testing recommended
Hepatitis A 2 doses
Students without verification of adequate immunizations shall not be allowed to register or attend school until appropriate documentation is provided.
EMERGENCIES
Please keep the main office staff informed of all current home, work, cell, and emergency phone numbers. In case of an Emergency situation, it is imperative that parents are able to be contacted.
MEDICINE AT SCHOOL
DoDDS policy states that all medications taken during school hours must be administered by the school nurse and accompanied by a "Hold-Harmless Letter" completed and signed by the physician and parents. This letter is available at the hospital clinic. Medications must be brought to the school by the parent, not the student. Please call the school nurse for more details.
NUTRITION
Breakfast is a very important meal. Breaking the overnight fast by eating breakfast, provide fuel for the body. Studies have shown that children who eat breakfast have more energy, do better in school, and eat healthier during the day. To assist your children with their concentration and performance throughout the school day, it is essential that they have a nutritious breakfast and snack everyday. These foods should consist of protein, complex carbohydrates, and fruit. Foods that have a low sugar content are also excellent choices. Soft drinks, candy, and cookies are not the foods our little "fireflies" should have during the school day. http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/food/index.html
RAINY DAYS
Ikego Elementary School is a "walking school". Our students walk to and from school everyday . On rainy days the students should be dressed so that their clothes, shoes, and socks will remain dry. An umbrella, raincoat with a hood, and galoshes are essential items for each child.
***INFORMATIVE HEALTH SITES***
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/flugallery/2007-08/pdf/parents_guide_flu_8x11.pdf
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/food/general/snacking.html
http://www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention/docs/oop_brochure_12-20-05.pdf
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