Nurse

MALLETTS BAY SCHOOL HEALTH OFFICE

TAMMY FRIEBERG RN 264-5904
email: friebergt@csdvt.org

USEFUL LINKS

Student Health Policies

Medication Procedures

Head Lice Procedure

Puberty Lessons-
Grade 4 (for parents)

FORMS

Student Health Update Form

Medical Examination Form

Student Medication Form

Class Allergy Snack Form

ILLNESS TIPS:

What's Going Around?

Chicken Pox:

MBS has had 3 confirmed (1 pending) case of Chicken pox recently. As we prepare to enter summer break, please keep in mind the incubation period for chicken pox is 7-21 days. This means about the time we end school, the next cases could arrive. All cases at our school were "break through" cases, meaning students had either vaccine or a previous history of having chicken pox, thought they were immune, but had a "break through" case. In these cases, chicken pox do not look like the classic fluid filled pox and may resemble more of a bug bite. These spots keep appearing over the course of several days in several body locations, they scab over and dry up. Children do not feel ill and in most cases do not have a fever. It can be very difficult to tell if you have chicken pox or something else like mosquito bites. If you notice rashes or bumps on your child, please have it checked out, do not send them to school unless you are sure that it is not chicken pox. Please contact your child's physician for further clarification.

*Headlice: Itchy scratchy heads at the start of the year are very common after a summer of camps & sleep overs. There is no evidence that it spreads at school. Please keep the nurse informed if you are treating for headlice at home & if you have any questions feel free to call us.

*STREP THROAT: We have multiple cases of strep throat in all houses reported in the first week of November. Symptoms include headache, fever, stomach ache and sore throat. (Very similar to flu). Unlike flu there is usually no cough associated with it. If you are unsure if your child has strep throat, call your doctor. Children with confirmed cases of strep throat will need to be on antibiotics and out of school until they have completed a full 24 hours of antibiotics.

*Stomach virus: Diarrhea, vomiting and/or stomach cramps lasting 1-2 days with our without fever.

*Cold virus: Stuffy or runny nose, headache, cough with or without a fever lasting 5-10 days. If symptoms are mild and there is no fever, students may attend school. If there is a fever or symptoms are severe enough to not allow your child to participate fully in school, they need to stay home. Call your doctor with any concerns.

NOTE: ALL STUDENTS WITH A FEVER, VOMITING, OR DIARRHEA MUST STAY HOME UNTIL THE SYMPTOMS HAVE RESOLVED FOR A FULL 24 HOURS WITHOUT THE USE OF ANY MEDICATION.

Illness Calls

All calls informing the school of an absence should be made to the nurse at 264-5904,
not the front office. This will provide the school and families with accurate information and guidance regarding illnesses.

Be prepared to leave your child's name, teacher, reason for absence. Homework requests can also be left with the nurse.

REMINDER: ALL CONTAGIOUS ILLNESSES SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE NURSE

Chicken pox, Strep Throat, Pertussis (whooping cough), coxsackie (hand, foot mouth disease) and Fifth's disease are examples of illnesses you should notify the nurse of asap.

ASTHMA

Many MBS students have inhalers for asthma that are used only occasionally. During the spring, the PE department has a fitness challenge test which coincides with our recess long trail walks. This extra running may require the use of an inhaler that otherwise would not be needed. If you suspect this may occur, it is best to contact your physician early, get an extra inhaler and order as described in the medication procedure. (useful links and medication tips)

Physicals

Colchester School District strongly recommends a copy of your child's physical to be on file at their school. Please provide a copy of your child's most recent physical to the school nurse.

MEDICATION TIPS:

ALL MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN AT HOME IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.

When medications need to be administered at school, the following must occur.

ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL BY AN ADULT (students may NOT bring medications to school including over the counter medications)
Medications Must be in a pharmacy labeled container.
A Written physician order must be provided on any form used by the physician or use the school district form to the left.
ALL MEDICATIONS MUST BE PICKED UP BY AN ADULT AT THE END OF THE USE OR END OF THE YEAR

IMMUNIZATIONS

Colchester School District requires a copy of your child's immunizations to be on file with your child's school nurse. Please provide a copy of your child's immunizations or a signed waiver if immunizations have been withheld for medical, religious or moral reasons.