Health

RESPIRATORY ILLNESS

When feeling sick with a respiratory virus, like COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)), the CDC has recommended the following guidance:  

Remain at home for at least 24 hours until symptoms are improved.  If a fever is present, you may resume normal activities once you are fever-free without use of a fever-reducing medication for 24 hours.

When resuming normal activities, you are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next 5 days including wearing a well-fitting mask, good hygiene (covering your cough and sneeze, washing your hands), and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses.

Please consult your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s symptoms or if their symptoms persist.

Please refer to the DHS Handbook for the absence policy. 

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The academic success of America's youth is strongly linked with their health

 

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REMINDER! PARENTS MUST NOW ENTER ALL HEALTH INFORMATION ELECTRONICALLY!

We are electronically collecting health information and emergency contact information for your student.  This information must be updated at the beginning of each school year. Medical information is confidential, and only the school nurse can access it.
     
This information is critical to the care of your child during the school day.  We cannot administer any medication (including over-the-counter) without your permission via the electronic card.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties accessing or completing the electronic health information, please get in touch with the technology help desk at 781-934-7650 ext. 4005.

Please refer to the menu tabs on the left sidebar to access more information on specific topics pertaining to the Health Office.
    
As always, please call us at 781-934-7650 ext. 4414 if you have any questions or concerns about your student's health. Our Fax number is 781-934-6083.

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What Your School Nurse Can Do:

  • Insure that all students have proper immunizations and physical exams as required by the State of Massachusetts

  • Screen all high school students for height, weight, scoliosis, vision and hearing

  • Provide basic first aid for incidents that occur during school hours

  • Administer medication as ordered by the student's physician

  • Communicate with parents if a student is ill or seriously injured

  • KEEP STUDENTS HEALTHY

What Your School Nurse Can Not Do:

  • Diagnose or treat illnesses or serious injuries

  • Give any medication without written permission from parent/guardian AND physician

  • Replace good medical care from a family health care provider