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Health Information

Nurse: Kaleigh Lane RN

kaleigh.lane@ahstwschools.org

712-343-6364 ext. 7504

Allergy Information:

A significant number of students in our district have allergies, ranging from a mild sensitivity to severe and life-threatening. Allergies to latex, peanuts/peanut products and shell fish tend to be the most severe. Exposure to even a minute amount of the substance could cause a severe reaction and, without immediate medical assistance, can lead to loss of consciousness and even death.

As a reminder pre-packaged treats for classroom parties only (with nutritional labels).

Families are asked to alert the school nurse if a student has an allergy and if specific accommodations are required. All students are to have a Health Update Form completed at the start of every school year and on the form is a section for allergies, type of reaction and treatment. For food allergies, a completed Food Allergy Action Plan must be on file with the school nurse for accommodations to be made for lunch or breakfast meals.

Family Health Links

• Alcohol and Drugs

  • Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Al-Anon/Ala-teen

• Dept. of Health and Human Services

• Asthma and Allergy

  • Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

• Child Protective Services

  • Call 208-334-0808

• Ecstasy (MDMA) information for youth

• Prevention of Child and Adolescent Obesity in Iowa

• Iowa Health and Human Services: Disease information

• Diabetes

  • Diabetes Association

  • Children and Diabetes

  • Children's Nebraska

• Epilepsy

  • Epilepsy Foundation of Iowa

• Headaches

  • National Headache Foundation

• Tobacco

  • CDC Tobacco

  • E-Cigarettes (Vapes) 

    • https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/

  • Quit Smoking Support

• Mental Illness

  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

• Poison Prevention

  • American Association of Poison Control Center

  • Poison Control Center

  • Call 1-800-222-1222

Immunizations

• Centers for Disease Control

• Requirements for K-12th

• Measles

• HHS Iowa (Iowa Disease Information)

• Controlling the Spread of Measles

Public Health

• PCPH: 

  • https://www.pottcounty-ia.gov/public_health/health_services/

• SCPH: 

  • https://www.myrtuemedical.org/services/community-health/public-health/

• CCPH:

  • https://www.casshealth.org/publichealth/

• All Care Heal: 

  • https://www.allcarehealthcenter.org/

Head Lice Information

Parents should assume that lice are present in the school all year. Parents will be asked to monitor their children regularly and keep the school informed on the progress of treatment. Once a week, take a peek. Students do not need to be excluded from school for lice. If notified by the school of active lice or nits on your student, please treat your student before returning to school." 

• CDC
• Lice Clinics of America
• National Pediculosis Foundation

Immunization Requirements

Iowa Department of Public Health Requirements for School Age Children

Iowa law requires a parent to verify proper immunization against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella to enroll in school. Transitional Kindergarten must follow the same requirements as Kindergarten for Immunizations, which is listed below.

• DTP (Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis): At least 3 doses if your child was born on or before Sept 15, 2000; 4 doses if born after Sept 15, 2000 but before Sept 15, 2003; and 5 doses if born after Sept 15, 2003. In each case, at least one dose must have been received on or after the child's fourth birthday.
• Polio ( IPV): At least 3 doses of polio vaccine if your child was born before Sept 15, 2003; At least 4 doses if born after Sept 15, 2003. In each case, at least one dose must have been received on or after the child's fourth birthday.
• MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella): 2 doses. First dose must be given on or after the first birthday and the second dose must be separated from the first dose by no less than 28 days.
• HEP B (Hepatitis B): 3 doses for children born on or after July 1, 1994.
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 1 dose on or after 12 months of age if your child was born on or after Sept. 15, 1997 but before Sept 15, 2003; 2 doses received on or after 12 months of age if born after Sept. 15, 2003; or a reliable history of natural disease.
• Tdap(Tetanus, diphtheria, and acelullar pertussis) 1 dose of Tdap, received on or after 10 years of age for applicants in grades 7 and above, regardless of the interval since the last tetanus/diphtheria containing vaccine. 
• Meningococcal Vaccine: 1 dose received on or after 10 years of age for applicants in grades 7 through 11; and 2 doses with 1 dose received on or after 16 years of age for applicants in grade 12; or 1 dose for applicants in grade 12 if the dose was received on or after 16 years of age.
  • HHS Iowa

Student Health Requirements by Grade Level

Iowa Department of Education Student Health Requirements

GRADE LEVEL REQUIREMENTS. All forms are available on the District site at ahstwschools.org. Go to the District tab, Health, Health Forms.

• PRESCHOOL
  • Current Preschool/TK/Kindergarten Physical Form 
  • Updated immunization record on file (Immunization Requirements)
  • Copy of birth certificate or other proof of date of birth to the office secretary
  • Accidents happen! Be sure to have a spare set of clothes, weather appropriate, for your younger students available at school. 
  • TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
  • Current Preschool/TK/Kindergarten Physical Form 
  • Up to date “Kindergarten” vaccines (Immunization Requirements) DTaP Polio MMR Varicella
  • Dental Screening Form
  • Vision Screening Form
  • Copy of birth certificate or other proof of date of birth to the office secretary
  • Accidents happen! Be sure to have a spare set of clothes, weather appropriate, for your younger students available at school. 
• KINDERGARTEN
  • Dental Screening Form
  • Vision Screening Form
  • Current Preschool/TK/Kindergarten Physical Form
  • Up to date “Kindergarten” vaccines (Immunization Requirements) DTaP Polio MMR Varicella
  • Have at least one blood lead test before the child is 6 years of age (Check with your child’s healthcare provider)
  • Copy of birth certificate or other proof of date of birth to the office secretary
  • Accidents happen! Be sure to have a spare set of clothes, weather appropriate, for your younger students available at school. 
• 1st-2nd GRADE
  • No required items
  • Accidents happen! Be sure to have a spare set of clothes, weather appropriate, for your younger students available at school. 
• 3rd GRADE
  • Vision Screening Form
• 4th-6th GRADE
  • No required items
• 7th GRADE
  • Tdap and Meningococcal Vaccine prior to the first day of school. (Immunization Requirements)
  • If participating in sports your child will need a Sports Physical Form and Concussion Form.
• 8th GRADE
  • If participating in sports your child will need a Sports Physical Form and Concussion Form.
• 9th GRADE
  • Dental Screening Form provided by DDS/DMD or RDH
  • If participating in sports your child will need a Sports Physical Form and Concussion Form.
• 10th-11th GRADE
  • If participating in sports your child will need a Sports Physical Form and Concussion Form.
• 12th GRADE
  • Meningococcal Vaccine  (Immunization Requirements 2nd dose after age 16) prior to the first day of school
  • If participating in sports your child will need a Sports Physical Form and Concussion Form.

Iowa Department of Education Student Health Requirements

Other Health Information for ALL Grade Levels:

• ALL students: need an up-to-date Certificate of Immunizations or an exemption form on file prior to the first day of school. 

• Scheduled vaccines are due in Kindergarten, 7th grade and 12th grade and must be turned in before school starts. Immunization Requirements

• ALL 7-12th grade students who participate in sports, including cheerleading, must have a new Sports Physical Form and Concussion Form on file before starting practice every year. They expire after 13 months.

• ALL students must have a health history form filled out online. This is done during registration in JMC. Please update as needed with any health changes throughout the year.. 

• Medication at school:  All medication must come in the original container with the pharmacy label with your student’s name, medication name, dose, route and frequency. Parents will deliver prescription medication to school, to ensure the safety of all children. A Medication Permission Form must be filled out for each medication taken at school, including rescue medication. The school will need a new medication permission form filled out with any dose changes.

• Asthma: Students that have asthma need to have an Asthma Action Plan from their doctor’s office.(Needs to be updated every school year). ***Your student’s doctor must sign off on the bottom of the Medication Permission Form in order for your student to “carry” their inhaler or keep it in the classroom. (Typically 4th grade and up).  

• Epi-pen: Students that have an allergy that requires an epi-pen need to have their healthcare provider complete an Anaphylaxis Action Plan from their doctor’s office. (food allergy, bee sting, etc) (Needs to be updated every school year) Medication Permission Form 

• Seizures: Students that have epilepsy are required to have a Seizure Action Plan completed by their Healthcare provider. (Needs to be updated every school year) Medication Permission Form if prescribed a rescue medication.

• Diabetes: Students that have diabetes need their doctor to send Diabetes School Orders. (Needs to be updated every school year and as changes arise)

Special Diet: Students that require a special diet need their Healthcare Provider to complete a Diet Modification Request Form (Complete one time and update only if changes occur).