Nurse Information
- ACTION PLANS
Immunization Requirements
According to Delaware laws and regulations, all children entering school for the first time are required to have proof on file of the following:
Immunizations
- 5 or more doses of DTaP or DTP Td vaccine (unless 4th dose was given after the 4th birthday) 4 doses of IPV or OPV (unless the 3rd dose was given after the 4th birthday)
- 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
- 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
- 2 doses of Varicella or a written disease history by a licensed healthcare provider
- All entering 9th Graders must additionally have 1 dose Tdap (adult booster) and 1 dose meningococcal vaccine.
Health Examination
Current, within the two years prior to school entry and entry to 9th Grade (30 days from entry into 9th Grade)
- Tuberculosis – Results of Mantoux or risk assessment completed within 12 months prior to school entry
- Lead blood tes – Documentation of test for children entering kindergarten or pre-school program (60 days from enrollment)
When to keep your child home from school.
- Fever of 100.4 degrees or greater
- Persistent cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Severe Headache
- Sore throat/Difficulty swallowing
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Your child may return to school when they are fever and symptom-free for 24 hours or per direction of a physician. Feel free to call our school nurse, Jay Green, MSN RN if you have any questions. 302-429-4025.