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Parents are often confronted with this decision when their child complains of not feeling well. The following guidelines may be helpful but they do not cover every medical condition and does not take the place of seeking medical attention. Please consult your doctor for specific medical advice.

Fever - 100 degrees or higher - A fever is a sign of illness. A child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher should not attend school. The child should be free of fever for 24 hours before returning to school.

Sore Throat/Colds/Cough - Minor cold symptoms are common and usually don't interfere with school attendance. A persistent, frequent cough and/or constant nasal drainage may affect your child's performance at school, and he/she may be more comfortable at home.

Rash - A rash may cover the entire body or only one area. A child that has a rash that is draining, has open areas or is causing the child to itch excessively should not attend school. A rash of unknown origin or accompanied with other symptoms such as: a fever, sore throat, irritability, vomiting, etc. should not attend school.

Vomiting/Diarrhea - A child who has vomited should wait 24 hours and be able to retain solid foods before returning to school. A child who is having frequent diarrhea stools should not attend school. If there is cramping/abdominal pain with diarrhea, the student may be more comfortable at home.

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It is MANDATORY for all rising 6th graders to be vaccinated for Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) prior to the first day of school. This also applies to all students who have not had a tetanus shot in the last 5 years. For Health Department information call 703.732.6301 (Manassas), 703.792-7300 (Woodbridge) or visit www.pwcgov.org and click on "Health".

In accordance with Virginia state guidelines, all students must be adequately immunized. Please bring updated immunization records to the school when your child receives immunization "boosters".

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School personnel cannot administer ANY medication until a form, signed by the parent is on file in the clinic of the school.   All prescription medication must also have a physician's signature. 

*All medication, prescription and over-the-counter (i.e., Tylenol, cough drops, contact lens solutions etc.) brought to the school MUST be in the original container and kept in the clinic.  An adult needs to bring the medication to school.

*Students may keep in their possession certain medications, such as prescription inhalers and Epi-pens when the need for such medication is urgent and a delay could result in a serious health event.  This is permitted, provided it is cleared through the clinic in advance, and a form is on file with a physician's signature.

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*Provide current emergency contact information for your child; keep the emergency card updated at all times.

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*Notify the school nurse of any health concern or chronic health condition that may affect your child's school day.

*Notify school personnel if your child is absent due to a contagious illness.

*Encourage good hygiene/hand washing practices at home and school.