Nurse's Corner
Provide your child with healthy lunches and snacks! “Better eating = Better learning!”
Make sure your child is well rested and getting enough sleep. “Early to bed and early to rise, keeps you healthy and wise.”
Send a doctor’s note with your child clearing them to return to school if they have been diagnosed with Strep Throat, Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis), any kind of rash, or 5th Disease. Please also always report these illnesses to the school nurse.
Keep your child home until they have not vomited in 24 hours and/or have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine (such as Tylenol or Motrin).
The kids are going outside for recess more, you may want to apply sunscreen to your child prior to drop off at school for skin safety. Please dress them in layers in case it is cool outside.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email!
Healthiest Regards,
Maria Beaton CSN,RN
973-335-9700 EXT 1005
Vaccination Information
New Jersey requires that all children entering the school district in kindergarten or first grade must have an up-to-date series of immunizations. The immunizations must be documented by a physician or health clinic. Immunizations required by the State of New Jersey include:
DTP | POLIO | MEASLES | RUBELLA | MUMPS | HEPATITIS B | VARICELLA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Age 1-6 yrs.) 4 doses, with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday, or any 5 doses | (Age 1-6 yrs.) 3 doses, with one dose given on or after the 4th birthday or any 4 doses. | (Age 1-6 yrs.) 2 doses of a Measles containing vaccine. | 1 dose rubella vaccine or laboratory evidence of immunity | 1 dose mumps vaccine or laboratory evidence of immunity | Beginning Sept. 1, 2001, pupils born on or after January 1, 1996 are required to document three (3) doses of Hepatitis B prior to Kindergarten or Grade 1 as appropriate | Also known as Chicken Pox: 1 dose on or after the first birthday or documentation of disease |
Guidelines - When to Keep Your Child Home from School
In order to be able to control communicable diseases in school, it is important to keep your child home when sick. This not only benefits your child but other children and staff in the classroom at school. Use the guidelines listed below should your child become sick, and do not hesitate to seek the advice of your healthcare provider.
Check your child every morning before sending him/her to school or childcare for any of the following influenza-like symptoms. If you are unsure of any symptoms, contact your school nurse for further guidance before sending your child to school.
Fever of 100 F or above
Headaches
Sore Throat
Chills
Cough
Tiredness
Achy Body
Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
What Should I Do if My Child Has Any of These Signs?
If your child has any of these symptoms when it is time for school, it is best that she/he stay home. NOTE: If your child has BOTH a fever of 100° F or more AND a sore throat or cough, it may be the flu. Report these symptoms immediately to your healthcare provider and to your child's school.
When My Child May Return to School After an Illness?
Generally, your child may return to school when he/she is symptom free of an illness. However, there may be times when it is necessary for your child to see your health care provider before returning to school.
Any child with a fever above 100°F with flu-like illness must stay home at least 24 hours after their fever is gone, without using fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen; and, regardless of whether or not they are using antiviral drugs as the CDC recommends before returning to school.
Please call your school nurse if you have any questions regarding a specific condition.
What if My Child Has Something Other Than the Flu?
If your child has been diagnosed with a different disease such as strep throat, bronchitis, etc., follow your health care provider's recommendation, when to return to school along with Dr. note.