Jennifer McGee, School Nurse 641-7.3(2) A religious exemption may be granted to an applicant if immunization conflicts with a genuine and sincere religious belief. a. To be valid, a certificate of immunization exemption for religious reasons shall contain, at a minimum, the applicant’s last name, first name, and date of birth and shall bear the signature of the applicant or, if the applicant is a minor, of the applicant’s parent or guardian and shall attest that immunization conflicts with a genuine and sincere religious belief and that the belief is, in fact, religious and not based merely on philosophical, scientific, moral, personal, or medical opposition to immunizations. b. The certificate of immunization exemption for religious reasons is valid only when notarized. |
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New Meningococcal vaccine requirement for students in grades 7-12
 There is a new Meningococcal Vaccine Secondary School Requirement. While you are scheduling your child's physicals, we wanted to make sure you are aware of this new requirement. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Bureau of Immunization, has completed the administrative rule making process to require meningococcal vaccine for students enrolling in 7th and 12th grades. In addition, 7th graders are also required to have proof of the Tetanus Booster. The administrative rule change was effective January 11, 2017, and will be implemented at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year. Students will NOT be allowed to attend on the first day without proof of this requirement. Please send your updated immunization record to the school ASAP. Please see http://www.idph.iowa.gov/immtb/immunization/laws for more information. There is a question/answer section that is helpful. If you have questions, please call Jen McGee at 712-485-2271 or email her at jmcgee.tctrojans.org. Thank you! |
Vision Screening required for K-3 students for 2015-16 school year
 Below is the certificate of vision screening. The Iowa Department of Public Health has implemented a vision screening law for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year. It is for all incoming Kindergarten and 3rd grade students. This form is officially due February 2016. We want to hand it out now as many of you will get check-ups in the Spring and Summer months. Please call or email if you have any questions. Thank you, Jennifer McGee Tri-Center School Nurse |
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Certificate of Vision Screening2015fillableFinal.pdf
Stay informed: Ebola facts
 Ebola identification in Texas It is understandable that there is concern about the identification of an Ebola case in Texas. Healthcare providers are asked to help alleviate concern among patients by discussing the disease and its implications to the U.S. with them. Here are some facts that you can use when discussing this virus with your patients:
For additional information and resources, visit www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html. |
Update on Viral Infection Enterovirus D68
 Prevention is the key! Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with 'dirty' hands. When your friends and family members are sick, do not share cups and avoid hugging/kissing. Disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, when someone is sick. Many infections resolve on their own and require only treatment at home. Drink plenty of fluids, rest, stay home so you do not spread the virus to others, and clean frequently to stop the spread of the virus to other family members. You should, however, contact the physician if your child experiences difficulty breathing. |
Immunization requirement for 7th graders
 If your child will be in 7th grade next fall and has already received the Tdap vaccine, you are more than welcome to submit an updated Immunization Certificate form to me now. Tdap is available to kids starting at age 11. For more information or questions please contact me at jmcgee@tctrojans.org. |
Dental Certificate required for incoming Freshmen
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Medication Policy
 All prescription medication that needs to be taken during school hours must arrive in the original prescription container with the following on the label: Name of the student, name of the medication, direction for use, and time of day to be administered at school. There must be a doctor’s note with the above labeling information. Prescription medications will not be administered by the school nurse unless a doctor’s note is on file. Over the counter medications: A parent note is required for over the counter medications, including cough drops. If you want your child to take them during school hours the note needs to include student’s name, name of medication and directions for use. Liquid medication needs to come in the original bottle. Tablets and capsules need to be in their labeled package, not sent loosely in a baggie. All medications are stored in a locked medication cabinet in the nurse’s office and will be administered per directions of the doctor or parent’s note. Tylenol will be given at the discretion of the school nurse, or authorized faculty member, if consent is documented on the Student Profile. These policies are enforced for the safety of the students. |
Head Lice Policy
 Head lice persists as a problem for Iowa school age children. Joanna Ibarra’s paper entitled “Head Lice in School Children” remains a source of insight on how best to deal with head lice. After studying Ibarra’s research, the Iowa Department of Public Health changed the treatment approach for head lice. 1. Routine school-based screenings have been discontinued. The parent is held responsible to do the screenings. Parents should screen their children weekly for 15-20 minutes in good light. Parents should screen every evening if concerned. School staff members and parents should assume there are head lice in the community and schools at all times. 2. Any school personnel member may make a referral to the school nurse for an individual screen. All screenings will be completed with privacy for the child. 3. If head lice are found, the parent will be notified. The treatment protocol can be reviewed at this time. Although children are allowed to remain in school for the balance of the day, parents are highly encouraged to remove their child immediately! Letters may be sent home with other classmates to let parents know that head lice was found in their child’s classroom. Names of the infested child are kept confidential. 4. Parents are encouraged to conduct the two week shampoo and wet combing technique for lice removal and elimination. This technique has been proven effective, is the least expensive, and least toxic. Head lice shampoo is found at local pharmacies and some grocery stores. The shampoo is medicated and you should always read the warning label on the package before using. Like any over the counter medication, you can consult your physician or pharmacist for questions or concerns. 5. Most of your time and energy should be spent removing lice and nits from the child’s hair. To prevent re-infestation, it is recommended to launder bed linens, vacuum all upholstery & carpets and place all stuffed animal in a sealed, plastic bag for 2 weeks. Once lice are found on a member of the household, all members of the household should be checked routinely. Promptly treat everyone on the same day if they have it. 6. Parents, if you have found head lice on your child or treat it, please notify the school nurse. 7. “No nit” policies have been discontinued. 8. When head lice seems impossible to treat, call your physician. They can prescribe head lice treatment products or validate the effectiveness of home remedies. 9. In the event that a child’s head lice continues for a prolonged period, or becomes a repetitive issue, Tri-Center Community School District reserves the right to keep the child out of school until free of head lice and/or nits. Tri-Center may also insist on a doctor’s order before the child can continue to attend school. Should it become apparent that neglect is present, authorities will be contacted immediately. 10 Head lice infestation is a nation-wide problem. Nits and lice are a challenge to conquer, but with patience and persistence of the family, school can be lice-free. However, the problem must be dealt with or it will not go away. |
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