School Nurse
Are your children up to date with their shots?
All students are required to have a Georgia Certificate of Immunization and the following Georgia requirements for admittance:
- Georgia Certificate of Hearing Vision and Dental Screening.
- Completion of the Hepatitis B series is required for all children born after 1 January 1992.
- Completion of Hepatitis A which is a series of 2 vaccines.
New Parents:
You have10 days to obtain a Georgia Immunization Certificate. This is a simple procedure; ,just take the students original immunization card to the clinic you are assigned to and they will fill out the certificate. Then the parent returns it to the school. This is a Georgia law not a Ft. Benning rule and your child will not be allowed to stay in school if this is not completed.
Pre-K or Kindergarten Parents:
Your child must have a current Ear, Eye, Dental (EED) Examination Certificate on file at Stowers. You only need to complete this form one time for the duration of enrollment. Please call the nurse with an appointment date or if you need assistance.
Medication
Medications may be given at school if they are brought in by the parent and a permission slip is signed.
- The school nurse is in charge of all medication,
both routine and temporary. Only medication in the original container with prescription and patient information will be administered.
- An authorized medical container for school use is available from Martin Army Hospital.
- The nurse or authorized designee will dispense medication.
- Any medication students must take during the school day must have physician signed permission within 10 days. You can see me for proper documentation.
I am Mrs. RB, RN, your school nurse.
Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Phone: (706) 544-2345
Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns.
Sick Child Policy, Procedure, and Tips
Emergency Contacts
Please keep in mind that if your emergency contact moves away the school will need someone new. This is very important, as we need to be able to reach someone if your child gets sick or injured at school.
No Germs Allowed! Cold, the flu, and you:
Let's boost our cold and flu IQ....
Most people don't know that colds and the flu are spread in different ways. Cold viruses are generally transferred via the hands when we touch something or someone and then brush against our mouth, nose, or eyes. Flu viruses, however are usually transmitted through small, airborne particles. Did you know these particles can land on a surface 3 feet fom the sneezer/cougher and survive there for 24 hours or more?
Prevention is Key...
Colds and flu are viral infections that have no cure; they simply need to run their course. Unless a secondary bacterial infection develops. With colds, you are contagious for as long as you have symptoms. With the flu, you can be contagious for up to 24 hours before symptoms appear and up to 10 days afterward. Make good hygiene practices part of your routine:
- Wash, Wash, Wash those hands!
- Cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze and cough
- Use Tissues and toss them
- Don't share utensils
- Avoid rubbing your eyes, mouth, or nose
Stay safe, live healthy!
Nurse RB
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