When to Contact the School Nurse

When to contact the school nurse

Please help the school nurse care for your child by informing the nurse if your child has:

• any chronic or acute illnesses

• a new medication or change in medication dosage

• been exposed to a communicable disease such as a strep throat infection, chicken pox, or conjunctivitis

• a life-threatening or new allergy

• a serious injury requiring hospitalization, or a diagnosed head concussion

• an injury requiring casting, sutures, a splint, or mobility assistance of crutches or wheelchair

• vision or hearing difficulties

• when contact information (phone, email) changes so that your child’s school record is updated in the event that the nurse needs to reach you

• if there is an event at home or in the family that may impact your child at school such as military deployment, birth, or death of a family member or of a beloved pet.