Nurse’s Corner
You can find more information about SDP vaccination and physical examination opportunities – https://www.philasd.org/studenthealth/immunizations/
Please see student health services on school district website for more resources https://www.philasd.org/studenthealth/forms/
Medication Administration Form for Physician to complete
Immunizations
Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations require that all students attending school must be fully immunized. The only exceptions to these regulations are those students for whom immunization is not medically advisable or those for whom immunization is contrary to religious or moral convictions. Students who are not fully immunized will be prevented from entering school.
Emergency Contact Forms and First Aid
Important information on when to keep your student home:
- Fever – 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the student should remain home until free of fever for 24 hours without using fever reducing medications.
- Diarrhea– The student may return to school 24 hours after being free of symptoms.
- Vomiting– Occurrence of more than one episode of vomiting and associated with other symptoms. Mar return to school 24 hours after being free of symptoms.
Absence notes- must be sent when the student returns to school. For absences of 3 or more consecutive days, a doctor’s note is required to be excused.
Contact the School Nurse: 215-400-7160 select option 3