{"id":168,"date":"2021-08-10T14:04:13","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T18:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-tchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/clinic\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2026-10-07T13:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:57:14","slug":"medical-forms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-tchs.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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ILLNESS GUIDELINES <\/a>
Health Services<\/p>

Deciding when to keep your child home from school can be difficult. When a child is sick and needs to stay at
home, parents should contact the school and describe the illness and symptoms. If a medical provider makes
a specific diagnosis (such as strep throat, conjunctivitis, chicken pox, etc.), let school staff know.<\/p>

There are several reasons to keep (exclude) sick children from school:
1. The child does not feel well enough to participate comfortably in usual activities, such as with extreme
signs of tiredness or fatigue, unexplained irritability or persistent crying.
2. The child requires more care than the school staff is able to provide without affecting the health and safety
of the other children.
3. The illness is on the list of symptoms or illness for which exclusion is recommended.
4. The child is not vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons and there is an outbreak in the school.<\/p>

The following list gives guidelines and recommendations for exclusion from school due to illness. Children
with minor illness need not be excluded unless one or more of the following exists.<\/p>

ILLNESS OR SYMPTOMS EXCLUSION IS NECESSARY<\/p>

Chicken Pox<\/p>

Yes \u2013 Until blisters have dried and crusted (usually 6
days).<\/p>

Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
(pink or red eyes with thick mucous or pus
draining from the eye)<\/p>

Yes \u2013 May return 24 hours after treatment begins. If
your health provider decides not to treat your child,
a note is needed.<\/p>

Coughing
(severe, uncontrolled coughing or wheezing,
rapid or difficulty in breathing)<\/p>

Yes \u2013 Medical attention may be necessary.
NOTE: Children with asthma may be cared for in
school with a written health care plan and
authorization for medication\/treatment.<\/p>

Coxsackie Virus
(Hand, foot and mouth disease)<\/p>

No \u2013 May attend if able to participate in school
activities, unless the child has mouth sores and is
drooling.<\/p>

Diarrhea
(frequent, loose or watery stools not caused by
diet or medication)<\/p>

Yes \u2013 if child looks or acts ill; diarrhea with vomiting;
diarrhea that is not contained in the toilet.<\/p>

Fever with behavior changes or illness
Fever is an elevation of body temperature above
normal.<\/p>

Yes \u2013 when fever is elevated above 100.4\u00b0 and is
accompanied by behavior changes or other
symptoms of illness, such as fatigue, rash, sore
throat, upper respiratory symptoms, vomiting,
diarrhea, etc. Must remain at home for at least 24
hours or until all symptoms subside medication free.
Fifth Disease No \u2013 child is no longer contagious once rash
illness appears.
Head Lice Yes \u2013 May return after treatment and removal of
all live lice and nits from hair.
Hepatitis A Yes – Until 1 week after onset of illness or
jaundice and when able to participate in school
activities.<\/p>

Herpes<\/p>

Yes \u2013 if area is oozing and cannot be covered, e.g.,
mouth sores. Otherwise, may return to school.<\/p>

Impetigo\/Staph\/MRSA<\/p>

Yes \u2013 May return 24 hours after treatment starts.
Wound must be covered with dressing taped on
all 4 sides.
Body Rash with fever Yes \u2013 Seek medical advice. Any rash that spreads
quickly, has open, weeping wounds and\/or is not
healing should be evaluated. May return to school
when medical provider determines that illness is
not communicable.
Mild Cold Symptoms
(stuffy nose with clear drainage, sneezing,
mild cough)
No \u2013 May attend if well enough to participate in
school activities.
Upper Respiratory Complications
– large amount of thick nasal discharge
– extreme sleepiness
– ear pain
– fever (100\u00b0 or above orally)
Yes \u2013 Seek medical advice. May return when
symptoms are improved.<\/p>

Ringworm Yes \u2013 May return after treatment begins. Area
should be covered while in school for the first 48
hours of treatment.
Roseola No \u2013 Unless child cannot participate in usual
activities and has fever.
Scabies Yes \u2013 May return after treatment is started with
note from medical provider.
Strep Throat Yes \u2013 May return after 24 hours of antibiotic
treatment and no fever for 24 hours.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
(mumps, measles, whooping cough)
Yes \u2013 Until judged not infectious by a medical
provider. Report all cases to Health Services
Coordinator.
Vomiting
(2 or more episodes in the past 24 hrs)
Yes \u2013 until vomiting resolves or health care
provider determines that cause is not
communicable.
Note: Observe for other signs of illness and for
dehydration.<\/p>

Handout developed by The Children\u2019s Hospital School Health Program, Denver, CO (303) 281-2790, 1995, revised 1999, 2001,
and 2003. Revised 2019, for use by St. Johns County School Health Services, St. Johns County, FL.<\/p>

References – American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care,
Caring for our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards, Second Edition, Elk Grove, IL 2002 – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ABC\u2019s for Safe and Health Child Care. A Handbook for Child Care Providers. Atlanta, GA.
U.S. Department of Commerce; 1996 – Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Communicable Disease Epidemiology Program, Infectious Disease in Child
Care Settings; Guidelines for Child Care Providers, Denver, CO., December 2002 – Kendrick AS, Kaufman R., Messenger KP, Eds. Healthy Young Children: A Manual for Programs. Washington, D.C. National Association
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MEDICATION POLICY<\/a><\/p>

Florida Statute 1006.062 authorizes school personnel to assist students in the administration of
prescription medications. Parents\/Guardians are encouraged to administer medications at home prior
to or after school hours. The schools do not keep stock medicine in the clinic.
If your child needs medication during school hours, please note the following:
\uf0b7 All medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must have a medication form signed by both
the parent\/guardian and the physician ordering the medication. EXCEPTION: A student at the
middle and high school level may carry a non-prescription; non-emergency medication on his\/her
person while in school with written permission from the parent\/guardian. A copy of the signed
permission form must accompany the stated medication at all times.
\uf0b7 All medications must be received in the original container with current Rx label including
student\u2019s name, dosage, frequency of administration, physician\u2019s name, and expiration date of
medication (the expiration date on the pharmacy label, not on the medication box, will be the
expiration date). Over-the-counter medications must be in the original, unopened container. No
medication will be given if presented at school in a plastic bag.
\uf0b7 Medications must be brought to school by parent\/guardian. Please do not send any medications
with your child in their backpack. Medications may not be brought to school by the student.
\uf0b7 Medication brought to school by a student will be kept in the clinic until a parent\/guardian
comes to the school with the required paper work. Without the required authorization, the
student will not be given the medication during school hours.
\uf0b7 Medications should not be transported between home and school on a daily basis. Separate
containers should be kept at home and at school.
\uf0b7 At the end of the school year, parents are responsible for picking up their child\u2019s medication.
Arrangements for medication retrieval must be made with school staff. Medication left on
campus will be disposed of in accordance with federal guidelines.
The St. Johns County School nurses provide a vital service for our students. If you have any questions or
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Please contact our school nurse, Crystal Cooper, with any concerns or questions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Office 904.547.4292\u00a0<\/p>

Fax 904.547.4265<\/p>

Email Nurse Cooper<\/a><\/p>

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