They may return after they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours. That means
if they take the pill 3 times a day after the third dose and if 4 times a
day after the fourth dose.
After they have been treated and you have gone over their head thoroughly to
be sure that there are no live lice. They must report to the school nurse's
office to be checked before they can return to the classroom. Although it
would be ideal to have no nits left on the hair I know that this is not always
possible. I will check the child and make the final determination as to
whether or not they can return to the classroom. They will also need to be
checked at 1 week intervals to be sure there is no recurrance.
It would be greatly appreciated if you would send in a bottle with your
child's name on it. All children do not take the same type of medication,
some take chewable, some liquid and some do swallow pills, because of this
variety it is hard for me to keep a supply of all kinds. So if your child
has a particular preference for caplets or other types please send in their
own bottle.
Yes! It is very helpful to let the school nurse know when your child has been
seen by a physician. This will help if something happens in school or another
child has the same symptoms, especially for things like strep throat,
conjuctivitis or injuries.
You should get a note from the doctor after illnesses or injuries. This will
help the school nurse take care of your child and set up any accommodations
that might be necessary for your child's return.
Sometimes especially in the winter the air in the building is very dry and
contacts have been known to fall out or tear. In that case either have an
extra pair of contacts or a pair of glasses in school.
