Health Services | Boulevard Elementary

Please be aware that the school nurse is not allowed to use any medical products, such as Calamine lotion, antibacterial creams, Tylenol, etc. Medication of any type can only be taken in school when the parent/guardian submits the following information:

• A note from the family doctor containing the student’s name, the date and name of the medicine, dosage and time to be administered, and list of possible side effects; and

• A note from the parent(s) or guardian(s) giving the school nurse, teacher, principal or other school staff permission to administer the medication; or

• A medication request form (which includes the family doctor and parent signatures) must be filed with the school nurse.

Students are not allowed to bring medication to school. This includes over-the counter medications such as aspirin, Tylenol, Claritin and cough drops. If students are found to be in possession of these types of any medication, severe disciplinary action may result.

Under certain circumstances, though, health care providers may request that a student carry and self-administer their own medication. This requires a specific request by the health care provider and must show that the student has been instructed in and understands the purpose and appropriate method of administration and frequency of use.