Parents have thirty calendar days from the start of school to supply immunization records if a student does not have a record on file.
Immunization Update NEW FOR AUGUST 1, 2000
VARICELLA (Chickenpox)
If your child was born between September 2, 1988 and September 1, 1994, he/she must have 1 dose prior to entering junior high. A note from a parent or doctor verification of illness is required in lieu of vaccine. If your child was born on or after September 2, 1994, he/she must have 1 dose. A note from a parent or doctor verification of illness is required in lieu of vaccine.
HEPATITIS B
If your child was born between September 2, 1988 and September 1, 1992, he/she must have 3 doses prior to entering junior high.
In addition to the new requirements mandated by the Texas Department of Health, the following immunizations are required for the elementary schools:
- DTP 4 doses by age seven - including one received on or after the 4th birthday
- POLIO 3 doses - including one received on or after the 4th birthday
- MMR 2 doses - required for children born on or after September 2, 1991. The first MMR must have been received on or after the first birthday, and the second dose before entering school. NOTE: If your child was born between September 1, 1978 and September 1, 1991, he/she must have 2 doses prior to entering junior high.
- HEPATITIS B 3 doses - required for children born on or after September 2, 1992.
The Harris County Health Department provides immunizations for a nominal fee per visit per child. Southeast Clinic (Pasadena) 3737 Red Bluff Road (713) 740-5000 Hours of Operation: Monday 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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It's that time again! Your child is susceptible to head lice whenever he or she is in close contact with other children-be sure to check your child regularly and report any problems to Nurse Dunn immediately!
GUIDELINES FOR RETURNING TO SCHOOL FOLLOWING AN ILLNESS
A student who has an infectious or contagious disease shall be excluded from school until the danger of transmitting the infection or disease to other students has passed. The requirements for readmission to school, established by the State Department of Health or a physician's certificate, shall be utilized for determining readmission. Students must be free of fever, vomiting, and diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
GUIDELINES FOR MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AT SCHOOL
The school follows state guidelines and mandates with regard to administering medications to students. Only the school district's delegated employees will administer medication to students. A written request from the parent, legal guardian, or other person having legal control of the student must be submitted before the child can receive medication at school. Forms are available for your convenience in the clinic. The written request must state the following: student's name, name of medication, date, time, and dosage. All prescription medication must have a prescription label and be submitted in the original container or a prescription must be sent from the physician (in case of samples). Ask your pharmacy for an additional labeled container to send part of the medication to school with your child. This may be left at school until the medication has been taken. All medications must be brought to the clinic in the ORIGINAL CONTAINER clearly labeled as to content, the student's name, and directions for time and dosage. All medications must be FDA approved. No foreign medications will be accepted. Students are not allowed to carry medications throughout the day.
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