Can I send my child to school with medicine for the nurse to give?

According to State of CT regulations, no medication may be administered at school without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written authorization of the student’s parent or guardian. West Hartford requires that medication be in a properly labeled container. The medication must be delivered to the nurse or principal by a responsible adult.  CHILDREN MAY NOT BRING MEDICATION TO SCHOOL. 
 

 What health information is needed for my child to enter school?

Children entering the West Hartford School system must have a Blue State of CT Health Assessment Record  before the child can begin school. The parent must complete and sign the front of the form. The health care provider completes the back of the form. To be considered complete, the physical exam on record must be within 1 year of the start of the school year, include all starred (*) items and up-to-date immunizations.

Children in the pre-school program should provide the school nurse with a yearly update of the child’s well child visit on the blue form.

Children in Kindergarten, grades 3, 6, and 10 should have an updated CT Health Assessment Record on file with the school nurse.

Click here to download a copy of the blue CT Health Assessment Record.

Should I send my child to school?

Stomachache, vomiting, and diarrhea.  A child with vomiting and/or diarrhea should be kept at home until symptoms have resolved for at least 12 hours and the child is able to return to a normal diet.

 Cold, sore throat, cough.  If cold and cough symptoms are associated with fever or they do not readily improve, call your doctor.  Your child may attend school if there is no fever for at least 24 hours.

 Fever.  Your child may attend school with a temperature less than 100 F.  Fevers are generally signs of infection.  While Tylenol/Motrin may be effective in reducing fever, it is a temporary measure.  It does not address the underlying cause.  Your child should be fever free without medication for at least 24 hours before returning back to school.

Returning to school too quickly may prolong your child’s illness 
and allow it to spread to others.  Remember to wash hands frequently.

Please remember you can call the school, 233-1234, at any time if your child is ill.  It is not necessary to call the teacher.  You should call even if your child is absent more than one day in a row or if he/she went home ill the previous day.

If you have any questions, you can call your school nurse.