Health Services

When should a child stay home from school?

· If your child has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher. Keep your child home from school until 24 hours after fever is gone (without use of fever reducing medicine).

· If your child has vomited 2 or more times in the previous 24 hours

· If your child has diarrhea and/or they are not feeling well and need to use the bathroom frequently

· If your child has a rash for which the cause is unknown, see your health care provider before sending them to school

· If your child has an illness that prevents them from participating in routine activities

· If your child tests positive for Covid-19, stay home for 5 days (day 1 being the day after the positive test). When they return, they should wear a mask in school for days 6-10.

Medication Policy

· School personnel can only give medication, both prescription and over-the-counter, with the written order of a licensed prescriber and the written consent of the Caregiver.

· This medication policy applies to all medication, including inhalers, epinephrine, pain medication, and daily oral medication · If your child needs to take medication at school, please sign the MPS Medication Authorization Form and have it completed by the child’s health care provider

· Contact the health office if you have questions about medication at school 612-668-2066.

Injuries and illness symptoms at school

The Loring health office staff will call home to let care givers know regarding the following situations:

· If your student becomes ill during the school day, including fever, vomiting, diarrhea

· If your student has an injury to the head

· If your student has an injury that results in a mark, bruise, or major abrasion

· If your student is involved in a physical altercation that results in an injury

· Anything of an unusual nature that care giver should know about