Clinic

Records & Medication

**Parents of students in the 6th Grade:**

The State of Texas requires certain immunizations to be given AFTER the 11^th birthday and/or before entering 7^th grade. Please see below and send in proof of these immunizations as soon as your child receives them. Please keep this in mind this school year as you visit the doctor and have the opportunity to receive these. Notices will be mailed to all 6th-grade students who haven't received these shots by the end of March 2022. These mandated immunizations are required before we can give your child their 7th-grade schedule next year.

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap): Tdap is required for all students entering 7^th grade if at least 5 years have lapsed since the last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine (DTap, DPT, DT). If 5 years have not elapsed since the last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine at entry into 7^th grade, then this dose will become due as soon as the 5-year interval has passed. contraindicated.

Meningococcal Vaccine: 1 dose of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine is required on or after the student's 11^th birthday.

Additional information regarding these immunizations including exemptions from immunizations can be obtained through the Texas Department of Health website www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school.

Medicine at School:

Children are not permitted to carry medication. ALL MEDICATION must be administered from the clinic. Parents are asked to contact us if their student will need to have medication on campus so we can send you the correct forms for the type of medication in make an appointment for you to drop the paperwork and medications off. ALL medications must be in the original container. All prescription medication must be in the original pharmacy container with the child's name, medication date, and dosing instructions. Medications directed to be administered 3 times per day, or every 8 hours are to be given at home. There are no "stock medications" in the clinic such as Tylenol, Tums, Neosporin, etc. Medications can only be sent for the student by the parent or guardian.

Communication with the clinic:

Please ensure that the campus nurse is updated with any changes in your child's medical information. It is also important to provide the school with correct and updated phone numbers. If you have changes, please contact the Attendance Clerk. If at any time you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the campus Nurse for assistance.

Health Services

24 Hour Rule

Students who demonstrate signs and symptoms of illness or a possible communicable disease should be referred to the school clinic for further assessment. Those with an elevated temperature of 100 degrees or above or those who vomit or have diarrhea must be isolated and sent home. The student must be fever free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours before he/she can be allowed back to school. Those excluded due to vomiting or diarrhea must also be free of symptoms without the use of preventative medications before being allowed back to school. (Administrative Regulation FFAD)

Immunization Requirements

Katy ISD follows the Texas Department of State Health Services recommendation for immunization compliance in order for a student to attend school. The law requires that all students be as up-to-date as medically feasible in order to attend classes. The immunization vaccine requirements for each grade level are listed on the Katy ISD website. Exemptions to the immunization requirements are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience-including religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States. For further information, visit the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Medication Administration

Short term ( 15 days or less) and long term (15 days or more) medications are sometimes prescribed for students to be given during the school day. In such cases, regulations governing administration of medication during school hours must be strictly adhered to by school personnel. Any natural and/or homeopathic products, not FDA approved, will not be dispensed by school personnel.