Immunizations and Medications

Immunizations

Washington immunization law requires that all students attending public schools, preschool through 12^th grade, must provide proof of immunization, present a medical exemption signed by a physician, or a personal/religious exemption signed by a parent/guardian, before entering school.    It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide this information to the school.  For additional information, contact Anna Hoxie at (360) 273-4946.

Vaccine	Entry level to 5^th Grade	6^th to 8^th grade	School Nurse The Oakville School Nurse provides: Skilled emergency care Monitor administration of medicine and provide instruction to staff Case management planning with parent/guardians to provide health services for short term and/or complex health issues Counseling for a healthy life-style Advocacy for the child in school School safety Information on current health issues Instruction on health issues
Hepatitis B	3 doses for preschool, kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd grades	3 doses beginning September
DTP – Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis	4 doses, provided that last dose was on or after the child’s 4^th birthday	4 doses of DTP, DT or TD, provided that the last doses was on or after the child’s 4^th birthday
Polio	3 doses, provided the last dose was on or after the child’s 4^th birthday	3 doses, provided the last dose was on or after the child’s 4^th birthday
Measles	1 dose live vaccine on or after the child’s 1^st birthday	2 doses live vaccine on or after the child’s 1^st birthday and at least 30 days apart.
Mumps	1 dose on or after the child’s 1^st birthday	2 doses on or after the child’s 1^st birthday and at least 30 days apart.
Rubella	1 dose on or after the child’s 1^st birthday	2 doses on or after the child’s 1^st birthday and at least 30 days apart.
Chicken Pox	1 dose or proof of immunity (kindergarten only.)	1 dose or proof of immunity (sixth grade only.)

Student Illness or Injury

If a student becomes ill or injured, it is important that the school office know how to contact parents/guardians during the school day.  Parents/guardians are asked to keep the school office current on both, home and work telephone numbers  When numbers change please notify Anna Hoxie immediately.

Health Screening

Students in kindergarten through 5^th grade are weighed and measured each year.  In addition, kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th, and 7^th grades are tested for vision and hearing.  Students in 5^th and 7^th grade are also screened for scoliosis (curvature of the spine).  Parents are notified of possible problems indicated by the screening program and recommendations are made for further evaluation by a physician.  Families for whom further medical evaluation poses a financial hardship contact the school nurse or Anna Hoxie as (360) 273-5946 to discuss such assistance.

Medications

State Law and District policy govern the administration of medication to students.  Students are not permitted to attend school without proper forms.  For those students who require medication at school, the school office can only accept written and signed authorization from the parent/guardian and the prescribing physician.  This applies to all over-the-counter medications as well as prescription medications.  Medications must be brought to the school in its original container and labeled with the student’s name, dosage and frequency instructions.  Medications will be kept in the school office at all times.