Health Office
Physical Examinations: New York State Education Law requires all new entrants, Pre-K, K, 2nd, 4th, and 7th graders to receive a physical exam. This is vital to ensure your child is growing and developing healthily. Students participating in our sports programs must have a physical on file in the Health Office. Physicals are valid for one year from the date they were given. See below for a physical form.
Immunizations: Official documentation of students' immunizations must be on file at school. Please note that students entering Pre-K must have 4 doses of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and 4 doses of Haemophilus influenza type b. Children entering Kindergarten must have a second MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine and a second Varicella vaccine. Students who are eleven years of age or older are required to have a Tdap booster. Lastly, 7th and 8th-grade students must have one dose of Meningococcal conjugate vaccine. Please see below the 2017-2018 New York State Immunization Requirements for school attendance.
Emergency Pink Cards must be turned in to the Health Office the first week of each school year and updated throughout the year if information changes. We must have a local emergency contact who can transport your child if a parent cannot be reached.
Medications: Any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be given in school must be brought to school in the original container. Prescription medications must have a label with the exact dosage, name of the medication, health care provider, and pharmacy. A physician’s order and signed parent consent must be received before any medication is dispensed. See below for medication forms.
Allergies: We have many students in our school with different types of allergies, including food allergies. Please be sensitive to this issue before planning classroom parties or bringing in food. You can speak to the classroom teacher and/or myself regarding potential risks.
When to Keep Your Child Home: To safeguard your child’s health and that of all the children here at Bishop Dunn, we have a few suggestions that should be used as a reference to aid you in deciding school attendance. STREP THROAT and any infection requiring antibiotic therapy, your child may return to school 24 to 48 hours after the 1st dose has started, provided they feel well and are fever-free. FEVER Children should stay home if the temperature is greater than 100 degrees. They may return when the temperature is normal for 24 hours without the use of Motrin or Tylenol. VOMITING/DIARRHEA children should be symptom-free for 24 hours and able to hold down food and liquids before returning to school. CONJUNCTIVITIS/PINK EYE Children need 3 doses of antibiotic drops and no drainage or crusting of the eyes before returning to school.
As stated in our student handbook, parents must phone the school in the morning if their child will be late or absent. For the absence to be excused, a note from the parent must be sent in upon your child’s return to school. The note must include the date(s) and reason for the absence. Your cooperation with this is greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.