What Can be Done to Keep Children Healthy?
- Handwashing is the single most important technique for preventing the spread of disease.
- Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing or cough/sneeze into elbow or sleeve.
- Proper disposal of tissues.
- Age appropriate immunizations.
- Take prescribed antibiotic for the full course of therapy.
- Teach children not to share items such as combs, brushes, hats to prevent spread of head lice.
- Notify the school nurse if your child(ren) has a communicable condition such as strep throat, chickenpox, lice, impetigo, ringworm, etc.
Medications in School
Medications sent to school must be sent in the prescription container or original container for non-prescription drugs and taken directly to the nurse’s office. Students cannot carry medication with them in the building. The "Authorization for Administration of Medication at School" form should be filled out and signed for all medications, prescription and non-prescription.
Immunizations
All students must comply with Minnesota immunization laws. All kindergarten students entering Wilshire Park must provide immunization information when registering. All immunizations must be up-to-date prior to starting school or the child will not be allowed to enter school until the immunizations are obtained.
Screening
All students will have Vision and Hearing screened in the fall.
If a student does not pass the vision or hearing screening procedure according to the Minnesota Department of Health standards, the screening will be repeated. If the student does not pass the screening the second time, a physician referral notice will be sent to the parent. Parents are strongly encouraged to return the completed referral form to the Health Services office.
