Health, Wellness, & Safety

If a student is determined to have a life threatening injury or illness, emergency medical personnel will be notified immediately. A parent or guardian will then be notified and advised of the action taken and other pertinent information. If a parent requests that 911 is to be called, the parent's request will be honored.

Students with any suspected communicable conditions will be handled according to the Florida School Health Administrative Guidelines.

In order for students to be released from the clinic during the school day, the parent/guardian will be required to report to the clinic and provide a picture ID.  Students' absence will only be excused if the student has been seen in the clinic prior to contacting the parent.

Any student requiring use of the elevator may obtain a key from a clinic staff member upon providing a doctor's note and a $20 deposit.

Students with a temperature of 100 degrees or greater or vomiting due to illness or diarrhea, will be sent home and advised to seek medical attention. Students should be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to school.

One of the easiest ways to help your student stay healthy in the classroom is to be sure that their immunizations are up to date.

Immunization records must be documented on a Florida certificate of immunization, form HD 680, which is available at the physicians office or the Health Department. Kindergarten - 12th grade students are required by Florida law to have the following immunizations, see below.

• Five doses of D.P.T. vaccine (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus). (If the fourth dose was administered on or after the fourth birthday a fifth dose is not required.)
• Four doses of Polio vaccine (OPV or IPV). (If the third dose was administered on or after the fourth birthday a fourth dose is not required.) 

• Two doses of MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)

• Completed Hepatitis B series, three shots within a 6-month period. Some physicians are using a two dose series - this must be documented
•  Two doses of VZV vaccine (Varicella/Chicken Pox) or documentation of the disease.
• 7th-12th grade students are required to have the Tdap booster (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis).One of the most important things that you can do to help your student be successful in the classroom is to be sure that they stay healthy.
  
  Summary of Recommendations for Child/Teen Immunization

Children with lice will be sent home for treatment and need to have proof of treatment(receipt, etc) to return.

http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html

Sanitary napkins(pads) and tampons are available in the Clinic at any time free of charge for any student that needs them.

Scoliosis, vision, hearing, height and weight screenings for specific grade level students will be conducted in accordance to Florida law. In addition, faculty referrals can be made as needed for vision and hearing screenings.

Any student with special health needs or concerns is advised to contact a clinic staff member for possible assistance or referral to the appropriate faculty or administrative staff member.

At our clinic, we provide accident clothing for those unexpected moments, ensuring comfort and dignity during your visit. These garments should be washed and retuned after use. We also greatly appreciate clothing donations to replenish our supply and support those in need.

Quit Smoking NOW (QSN) is a 6-session smoking cessation program. Everyone starts QSN while still using tobacco and everyone quits together in week 4 of the program.

https://med.fsu.edu/ahec/quit-smoking-now

Preventative Actions According to the CDC

• Take everyday preventive actions that are recommended to reduce the spread of flu.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with viruses that cause flu.
• For flu, CDC recommends that people stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. Fever should be gone without the need to use a fever-reducing medicine. Note that the stay-at-home guidance for COVID-19 may be different. Learn about some of the similarities and differences between flu and COVID-19.

Flu Treatment

If you are interested in dental programs and think that your student and/or your family might be eligible, the Leon County Health Department and the Leon County Board of County Commissioners both have information on their websites that you may find helpful.  

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