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For questions or inquiries, please contact the school office
IMMUNIZATIONS
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Contact your child(s) primary care provider or clinic to verify or receive needed immunizations and submit the documentation to the health office.
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All immunizations need to be completed and up to date before the start of school.
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If you choose not to immunize your child(ren), a waiver for medical/conscientious exemption should be signed and notarized to opt out of vacccines.
MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL
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If your child needs medication at school (prescribed or over-the-counter), ensure a Medication Authorization Form has been completed for each medication they will need for the school year.
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The form can be found on the Zion website under Health Services.
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These forms are required to be completed by a parent AND health care provider for prescription medications and parent signature for over the counter medication. This gives the school nurse permission to administer the medication, or delegate administration to a trained personnel.
ILLNESS
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Do not send your child to school if they have a fever (greater than 100 degrees fahrenheit). They must be fever free without the use of fever-reducing medication for at least 24 hours before they can return to school.
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Be prepared and have a plan for picking up your child if they exhibit symptoms of exclusion as outlined by the School Handbook. Parents/Guardians will be expected to pick up their child promptly, or other emergency contacts will be notified.
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Outline the symptoms or illness your child is experiencing when calling or messaging to report absence from school. This information will be used by the school nurse to track illness spread for the health and safety of all.
We will continue to work closely with local health officials and the Minnesota Department of Health for updated guidelines and recommendations for all communicable diseases.
Thank you for your time and cooperation in keeping our families healthy and safe.
Nancy Henkel, LPN