Health Concerns

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Health Concerns

• Jefferson Band of Blue
• Hawaii Trip
• Laura Wheeler, RN BSN M.Ed NCSN
• CRCSD School Nurse

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Complete Health Form

• Return by March 3rd
• List any medications your student takes whether
  over the counter (OTC) or prescription
• List any health conditions
• Check the box on the back if you would like your
  child to receive OTC medication in the event of
  need

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Special Health Conditions

• Please see me after the meeting
• Students with the following
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Allergic Reactions/Anaphylactic Reactions
• Seizures
• Other chronic health conditions

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Items to Send

• Sunscreen ( Should be at least 30 SPF)
• Small First Aid Kit
• Band-Aids
• Antibiotic Ointment
• Tylenol or Advil in original bottles (only few
  needed)
• Small bottle of hand sanitizer

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Medication

• Prescription medication should be in the original
  bottle with the actual prescription.
• Only send amount needed for the trip.
• OTC medications need to be in their original
  containers
• No unlabeled medications will be allowed

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Head Chaperone of Group

• Will have First Aid Kit in a Fanny Pack
• They will have a card with questions to ask
  before giving any medication to a student
• Questions include
• Are you taking any medication?
• Do you have any allergies to medications?
• Do you have high blood pressure?
• Do you have Diabetes?
• Do you have glaucoma?
• Do you have Asthma?
• Do you have any urinary problems?
• Have you taken this medication before?

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Continued

• OTC meds include
• Tylenol, Motrin, Generic Antihistamine(Genahist),
  Generic decongestant/antihistamine (Allerfirm),
  Cough Medication, Tums, Pepto Bismal Tabs, Motion
  Sickness, Anti-diarriheal

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Consider Checking with Your Doctorabout

• Having your student get an Influenza vaccine (flu
  shot)
• Receiving the vaccine for Meningitis
• Receiving the booster vaccine for Pertussis
  (Boostrix)

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Encourage Your Student

• To get enough rest before leaving
• Eat healthy meals including fresh
  fruits/vegetables
• Drink water to stay hydrated (Especially when
  hiking Diamond Head)
• Practice Good Handwashing!!!!!!