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School Health Information

School Health Services

from the East Alton School District Handbook

by East Alton School District Nurses

   Click on the link below: East Alton School District Health Services This document includes requirements of physical exams, immunizations, dental exams, and vision exams, guidelines on medications at school, . . . read more

Physical Examination Form

From Illinois Department of Public Health

by School District Nurses

Physical Examination Form Click on the above link to print out the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form.   read more

Vision Examination Form

New Requirement for Kindergarten

by School District Nurses

Illinois has passed a new Public Act that requires all Kindergarten students (and students new to Illinois schools) to have a vision examination by October 15th by an optometrist or a physician who provides eye examinations.  Click . . . read more

Dental Examination Form

From the Illinois Department of Public Health

by School District Nurses

Dental Examination Form Click on the above link to get the Illinois Department of Public Health Proof of School Dental Examination Form read more

Requirements for Entering Kindergarten

for all students

by Robin Halemeyer, RN, BSN, IL-CSN

ATTENTION PARENTS OF STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN 3 REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET 1. All students entering Kindergarten must have a physical examination and updated immunizations before starting school.  The . . . read more

Illinois Department of Public Health Communicable Disease Guide

Conditions that Require Exlusion from School

by School District Nurses

IDPH Communicable Disease Guide Click on the above link to view the Illinois Department of Public Health Communicable Disease Guide. read more

Staph Infections and MRSA

Should I be worried?

by Robin Halemeyer, RN, BSN, IL-CSN

"Staph" (staphylococcus) infections have been on the news a lot lately. Don't panic! Staph infections are usually limited to the skin and, in most cases can be treated with antibiotic ointment or antibiotic pills. Below is some . . . read more

When To Keep Your Child Home Sick From School

General Guidelines

by Robin Halemeyer, RN, BSN, IL-CSN

WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME FROM SCHOOL When your child is sick, keep him/her home from school. This not only benefits your child but other children and staff in the classroom at school. WHAT ARE IMPORTANT SIGNS OF . . . read more

Whooping Cough Facts

by Robin Halemeyer, RN, BSN, IL-CSN

              What is Whooping Cough? Whooping cough — or pertussis — is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the bacterium Bordetella . . . read more

Does Your Child Need Health Insurance?

by School District Nurses

All Kids Hotline 1-866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437) TTY: 1-877-204-1012 read more

Medication Forms - General

by District Nurses

Medication Forms - General read more

Medication Forms for Asthma

by District Nurses

Medication Forms for Asthma read more

Medication Forms for Epinephrine

by District Nurses

Medication Forms for Epinephrine read more

Head Lice Policy & Guidelines

of East Alton School District 13

by District Nurses

EASD Head Lice Policy and Guidelines read more

Pink Eye Information

get the facts

by Robin Halemeyer, RN, BSN, IL-CSN | April 20, 2009

Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjuctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid.  Conjunctivitis can be caused by infections (such as bacteria . . . read more

Dental & Vision Resources

Phone numbers & web site to find providers

by School District Nurses

Below are phone numbers to call to help find dental and vision providers in your area: Doral is responsible for assisting clients in locating a participating dental provider in their area of residence. Clients can call toll-free . . . read more

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