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Nurse: Mary Rodriguez, RN mrodriguez@nthurston.k12.wa.us
Health Room Assistant: Terri Long tlong@nthurston.k12.wa.us

If your child has health concerns, it is important that we know about them here in the Health Room. If your child requires medication at school - like oral medication, an asthma inhaler, or has any special health needs - we can help. Parent permission and a doctor's order is required to give medication/treatment at school. Please stop in at the Health Room to meet us, and we can answer any questions you may have!

Life Threatening Health Conditions: Students with life-threatening health conditions such as a bee sting or peanut allergy, diabetes, severe asthma, seizures, or any other condition that could result in a life-threatening situation during the school day, an emergency action plan must be in place. It includes any medications and treatment orders, as well as emergency contact information. This plan must be in place and medication given to the Health Room prior to starting school and the first day of a new school year. Please contact the Health Room or download copies from our website.  Download health forms >>

Are your kids ready for school? To attend school in Washington, students must show they are fully immunized or file an exemption with the school district. Make sure that your child is up-to-date on their immunizations.

Reminder About Medications: All medications that need to be given at school, including prescriptions and over-the-counter medications (including Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and even cough drops), must be accompanied by an Authorization for Administration of Medication at School form. This form must be signed by both the parent and their physician/dentist. Medication cannot be given to your child without this completed form. Authorization forms need to be updated at the start of each new school year. Contact the Health Room or download copies from our website.  Download health forms >>

All health rooms will be available before school starts to drop off required paperwork and medications that need to be on file before your child can start school, such as EpiPens, diabetes orders and supplies, and critical medications. All students with life-threatening conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, seizures) need to have orders and medications turned in before they can attend school. If you have any questions, call your school's Health Room or Office.

What about the COVID-19 Vaccination? While the state of Washington does not require a COVID-19 vaccination to attend school, we highly encourage those that can, to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from severe complications and/or death. Find a vaccine near you: https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/

Effective since 8/1/20: All students must be compliant with updated state immunization rules in order to attend the first day of school. There is no longer a 30-day conditional status.

Download Useful Health Forms | Descargar formulario de información de salud en español

Helpful Information

• To locate or print your child's immunization record (for Washington state), go to Washington My IR: https://wa.myir.net 
• If you need a blank Certificate of Immunization: Download PDF >>  Descargar en español >>
• If you need a blank exemption form: Download PDF >>
• SeaMar Walk-In Clinic (Immunizations & other services) se habla Español
• Contact your local pharmacy for immunizations for children 7 and up
• Thurston County Department of Health Immunization Website
• WA State Department of Health Immunization Information
• District Policy & Procedure on Immunization: Policy 3413 & Procedure 3413P
• District Policy & Procedure on Medication at School: Policy 3416 & 3416P

The most important thing you can do to prevent illness is for you and your child to wash your hands often with water and soap. Keep yours and your emergency contact information current at your school in case your student becomes ill at school. Questions? Reach out to your school nurse!

• Fever: Does your child have a fever over 100 F degrees orally? Their temperature should remain normal (below 99.6 F degrees) for 24 hours without any fever-reducing medication before returning to school.
• Sore Throat: Is the sore throat accompanied by fever, headache, stomachache, or swollen glands?
• Vomiting: Has your child vomited two or more times in a 24-hour period?
• Diarrhea: Has there been more than two occurrences in a 24-hour period?
• Eyes: Are your child's eyes crusty, bright red, and/or discharging yellow or green fluid?
• Nasal Discharge (yellow or greenish): Is there colorful nasal mucus that is accompanied by a fever or other symptoms of an upper respiratory infection?
• Cough: Does your child have a persistent, productive cough?
• Appearance/Behavior: Is your child unusually tired, pale, has a lack of appetite, difficulty waking up, or confused?
• Rash: Does your child have a body rash not associated with heat, eczema, or an allergic reaction to medication?

If you answer YES to any of these questions, please keep your child home from school and consider seeking medical attention.