Immunization Requirements
Will your child be going into PreK through 5th grade in
the coming 2009-2010 school year – beginning August 24, 2009?
Under Maryland law, students enrolled in preschool programs through
fifth grade in the coming 2009-10 school year will need to provide
schools documentation of immunizations against Hepatitis B and
Chickenpox, also called Varicella in addition to the regular childhood
vaccinations: DPT, polio, and MMR. For preschool children, Hib and
Prevnar (PCV7) are required for those children younger than 60
months of age in addition to those immunizations previously
mentioned.
What will happen if my child is not vaccinated?
Children who have not been vaccinated according to Maryland regulations will not be able to attend school –
this means your child will be excluded from school until these vaccinations are received.
Where can I get my child vaccinated?
Contact your child’s healthcare provider today to schedule an appointment. If you child does not have
insurance or your insurance does not cover the cost of vaccinations contact the Frederick County Health
Department Immunization Program at 301-631-3342. Once your child is vaccinated submit documentation to
your child’s school.
What if my child has already been vaccinated or had chickenpox?
School nurses are currently reviewing children’s health records to ensure they have these vaccinations. Make
sure your child’s school health record is up-to-date with your child’s vaccinations including history of
chickenpox disease. Contact your child’s healthcare provider to get a copy of your child’s vaccination record
and give it to the school nurse. If your child had chickenpox provide your child’s school nurse with the
month and year your child had chickenpox.
Make sure the start of your child’s school year begins smoothly.
Don’t delay, vaccinate today.
MEDICAL FORMS
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| Authorization for Management of an Allergic Reaction | Medication Authorization for Diabetic Mgmt. | Treatment Authorization Form |
Medication Policy
During the school year it may be necessary for your child to take prescription or
nonprescription medications during the school day. These medications may
need to be given daily or on an as needed basis. In order for this to happen you
are required to follow the FCPS Medication Administration Policy.
If medication is needed at school:
1. You must have a Physician’s Medication Authorization for
Prescription and Nonprescription Medication form completed. This
form would need to be completed by both parent and physician.
2. The medication needs to be in the original container and/or properly
labeled prescription bottle. The medication label must match the
physician’s order form and be current. NO MEDICATION WILL BE
GIVEN IN SCHOOL WITHOUT THE COMPLETED FORM AND
PROPER LABELING.
3. All non-prescription medication must come to school in an unopened
package.
4. An adult must transport any medications to and from school.
5. Antibiotic administration is discouraged as physicians can accommodate
proper dosing times around the school day.
6. The first full day’s dosage of ANY new medication must be given at
home.
7. If your child requires an EPIPEN at school the Authorization for
Management of an Allergic Reaction form is required.
8. Inhalers may be carried on the student, with a completed Physicians
Medication Authorization form and approval by the school nurse. Please
be sure your physician checks the appropriate boxes at the bottom
of the medication form permitting self-carrying.
**Please check expiration dates of all medications prior to sending to school. For
further questions, you may contact the health room at (240) 236-5907.
IMPORTANT FLU INFORMATION