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All students NEW to Seton Keough are required to have a physical, immunization record, and consent for Over the Counter medications form completed and on file in the Nurse’s office (see p. 20 in the handbook).

All medications, prescription AND non-prescription alike, require an authorization form, which are available in the Nurse’s office. NO student should be carrying medication with the exception of emergency medications such as epi-pens and inhalers (which still require an authorization form on file).

ALL students must have a current Consent for Administration of Over the Counter Medications form on file. These are available on the school’s website. They must be signed by BOTH the parent and the physician. If you have any questions about Seton Keough Health Policies, please contact the School Nurse, Grade Vukcevich via email at schoolnurse@setonkeough.com or at (410) 646-4444, ext. 1220.

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Information About the H1N1 (Swine) Flu

With the recent outbreak of the H1N1 (Swine) Flu we would like to encourage our staff, students, and families to take the appropriate precautions. Symptoms of the H1N1 flu are very similar to those of the regular flu and can include: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills/fatigue. It is recommended that you/your child stay home, limit close contact with others, and call your doctor if they have a flu-like illness with fever over 100 degrees AND cough, sore throat or runny nose. Practice the usual precautions such as: Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing, sneezing, and wiping or blowing the nose. Alcohol based hand sanitizer is also effective. Cover your mouth (NOT with your hand) when coughing or sneezing. Use paper tissues when wiping or blowing your nose; throw immediately into the trash after use. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, germs spread this way. Avoid close contact with sick people. As always, please contact the School Nurse, Grade Vukcevich via email at schoolnurse@setonkeough.com or at (410) 646-4444, ext. 1220. to inform me of your child’s absence from school. If you/your child are confirmed as having the H1N1 Flu, I must know this information immediately, as it will impact our plan of action.