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Health Concerns

Health Concerns. Jefferson Band of Blue San Diego Trip Laura Wheeler, RN BSN M.Ed NCSN CRCSD School Nurse. Complete Health Form. Return by December 18th List any medications your student takes whether over the counter (OTC) or prescription List any health conditions

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Health Concerns

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  1. Health Concerns Jefferson Band of Blue San Diego Trip Laura Wheeler, RN BSN M.Ed NCSN CRCSD School Nurse

  2. Complete Health Form • Return by December 18th • List any medications your student takes whether over the counter (OTC) or prescription • List any health conditions • Check the box on the back if you would like your child to receive OTC medication in the event of need

  3. Special Health Conditions • Please see me after the meeting • Students with the following: • Diabetes • Asthma • Allergic Reactions/Anaphylactic Reactions • Seizures • Other chronic health conditions

  4. Items to Send • Sunscreen ( Should be at least 30 SPF) • Small First Aid Kit • Band-Aids • Antibiotic Ointment • Tylenol or Advil in original bottles (only few needed) • Small bottle of hand sanitizer

  5. Medication • Prescription medication should be in the original bottle with the correct prescription label. • Only send amount needed for the trip. • OTC medications need to be in their original containers • No unlabeled medications will be allowed

  6. Head Chaperone of Group • Will have First Aid Kit in a Fanny Pack • They will have a card with questions to ask before giving any medication to a student • Questions include: • Are you taking any medication? • Do you have any allergies to medications? • Do you have high blood pressure? • Do you have Diabetes? • Do you have glaucoma? • Do you have Asthma? • Do you have any urinary problems? • Have you taken this medication before?

  7. Continued • OTC meds may include: • Tylenol, Motrin, Generic Antihistamine, Generic decongestant/antihistamine, Cough Medication, Tums, Pepto Bismal Tabs, Motion Sickness, Anti-diarriheal

  8. Consider Checking with Your Doctorabout: • Having your student get a seasonal Influenza vaccine (flu shot) • Having your student get an H1N1 Vaccine • Receiving the vaccine for Meningitis • Receiving the booster vaccine for Pertussis (Boostrix)

  9. Encourage Your Student • To get enough rest before leaving • Eat healthy meals including fresh fruits/vegetables • Drink water to stay hydrated • Practice Good Handwashing!!!!!! • Covering coughs/sneezes

  10. Contact Information • Laura Wheeler • Cell: 319-533-7612 • Home: 319-396-0410 • E-mail: lwheeler@cr.k12.ia.us • I am not the school nurse for Jefferson so please contact me directly with questions or concerns.

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