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A Note from the School Nurse
 
 
Christie Vaillancourt RN BSN
School Nurse
Phone 978-567-6190.
Fax 978-5676203
 

                    Note from the School Nurse

 

May News from the Nurse

Now that spring has sprung so too have the bugs, especially ticks.  It is a good practice to check your child after they come in from playing outside, especially if you live near woods.  For more information on ticks or Lyme disease please check out the nursing section on Forest Ave’s web site.

Just a reminder to send in your child’s grade 4 physical (or most recent one); notice regarding this was sent out last month.  Thanks to those that have done so already.

The grade 5 puberty talk will be taking place in May.  Look for notices to be sent home when a date has been determined.

 

Christie Vaillancourt RN BSN
School Nurse
978-567-6190
978-567-6203 FAX
 

 

Table 1: Current Requirements and New Requirements Effective Fall 2011
 
Current Requirement
New Requirement Effective Fall 2011
MMR Vaccine
2 doses of measles, 1 dose of mumps, 1 dose of rubella vaccine for entry to kindergarten, 7th grade, full-time college freshmen and health science students
2 doses MMR for entry to kindergarten, 7th grade, full-time college freshmen and health science students
Varicella Vaccine
1 dose for entry to kindergarten and 7th grade; no requirement for college
2 doses varicella for entry to kindergarten, 7th grade, full-time college freshmen and health science students
Tdap Vaccine
1 dose of Td for entry to 7th grade, full-time college freshmen and health science students
1 dose Tdap for entry to 7th grade, full-time college freshmen and health science students
 
If you have any questions, please contact the DPH Immunization Program at 617-983-6800. Information is also available on the Immunization Program website: www.mass.gov/dph/imm
I will be packing up the grade 5 health records and sending them up to JFK before the school year ends. If your child will be attending a different middle school please let me know and I will not include their record.
As the temperature rises make sure your child has a water bottle at school to keep themselves hydrated.
To all the grade 5 students I wish you all luck as you move forward to middle school. I hope all have a safe and wonderful summer and see you back at Forest Ave in September.
We are always looking for RN’s who would be interested in subbing in our Health offices. If interested please contact Jenny Gormley at 978-567-6116 or at jmgormley@hudson.k12.ma.us. 
 
 

Christie Vaillancourt RN BSN

School Nurse

cvaillancourt@hudson.k12.ma.us

 
WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL
 
• If your child is unable to participate fully in all school activities because of illness
 
• When your child has a contagious condition or a rash with an unknown cause
 
• Fever of 100° F or more within the last 24 hours, without fever reducing medication
 
• Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours or unable to eat normally
 
• A diagnosis of strep throat that has not been under antibiotic treatment for 24 hours
 
• If your child requires medication for fever or ongoing pain relief
 
 
PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL NURSE WHEN:
 
• Your child’s health status changes
 
• There has been recent serious illness, injury, surgery or hospitalization
 
• Your child is diagnosed with a contagious condition such as strep throat, chicken pox, whooping cough or lice
 
• Your child is absent for an extended period of time (three days or more)
 
• Your child cannot participate fully in Physical Education
 
• There are family changes which may affect your child in school