Health News
Clothes Closet
RRISD operates a clothes closet. If you
have gently used clothing that your child has outgrown, bring the items
to the clinic. The clothes are taken to a central distribution center
and given out to families needing assistance. If you need help with
clothing, stop by my office to pick up a referral form. All requests are
confidential.
Communicable Disease
Please report all communicable diseases
to me as these have to be reported to the county health department. This
includes but is not limited to strep throat, conjunctivitis (pink eye),
ring worm, and chickenpox.
Emergency Contacts
Remember to keep all phone numbers and
addresses current so you can be contacted in case of an emergency. If
you are going to be out of town, written authorization stating who is
caring for your child is necessary.
Health Problems
Please let me know about any health
problems or other pertinent information about your child which might
develop during the school year. If you would like to set up a
conference, call me at 428 2659.
Immunizations
A current immunization record must be on
file with the school. Immunization requirements may be found at
www.ImmunizeTexas.com.
The affidavit to be signed by parents choosing the exemption for reasons
of conscience can also be found at this site.
Effective at the beginning of school year
2005-2006, all students in grades K through 11 must have documentation
on file of having had chicken pox illness or received the vaccine and
have completed the Hepatitis B immunization series. Students will not be
able to start school or even receive course schedules until this
documentation is on file with the school.
Immunizations may be received for a
nominal fee from the Williamson County & Cities Health District.
Phone numbers for the clinics are:
- Cedar Park: 260-4240
- Georgetown: 930 4386
- Round Rock: 248 3257
- Taylor: 352 5201
Insurance
Low-cost children’s health insurance is
available through TexCare. Families who qualify pay $25 a month or less.
I have applications and applications and more information is also
available at www.insureakid.org.
or by calling 248 3267.
Medications
Students are not allowed to carry
medication and self medicate. Parents need to provide written permission
as well as any medication that needs to be given during the school day.
Prescription and non-prescription medication must be in the original
container with the original label. Requests to alter dosage or frequency
of medication must be accompanied by a physician’s written note stating
the dosage and frequency of medication to be given. Directions on
over-the-counter packaging (regarding dose and frequency) will be
followed unless a doctor’s note is submitted. Medications will be
kept in a locked cabinet in the nurse’s office. Inhalers: Students may
carry their own inhalers if I have written permission from the Dr. and
parent on file.
Administration of Medication Form
Screenings
All 7th graders will be screened for
vision and hearing during the fall semester.
All 8th graders are screened for
scoliosis during the fall semester.
Parents are notified if their child does
not pass the screening and a physician’s exam is recommended.
Web Sites
The National Library of Medicine’s web
site for consumer health information is:
http://medlineplus.gov.
It also provides links to many other health information sources.
Another informative health information
website is http://kidshealth.org.
It has sections for parents, teens, and children. |
