FURNEAUX
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Caryn Evenson

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Debbie Miller

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Our Medication Policy

All medication must be in its original container and be properly labeled. 

The pharmacy label must state the student's name, medication, dosage, doctor's name and date prescription was filled. 

The prescription is to be current within the last 12 calendar months. 

Nonprescription drugs should have the student's name affixed to the original bottle. 

Medication that comes with a physician's order can be kept in the clinic for the entire school year as long as the prescription is current. 

Over the counter medication cannot be given for more that 5 school days without written permission from a physician. Also, over the counter medication cannot be given on an as needed basis. That means that we have to have a specific time to give the medication on the permission slip. The written permission slip must also have the age appropriate dose of the medication that is written on the bottle or box. If the child is 11 and the bottle says not to give to 12 and under, we cannot give it. (Unless we have a doctor's order) 

Fifth grade campers will have to have a doctor's order to give any over the counter medication while at camp. The order must contain a dosage and a frequency. The parent must also fill out a permission slip that is available in the clinic.

Please feel free to contact the clinic for any questions regarding medications.


 



 
 
 
 

HEALTHFUL HINTS 

Hot weather is a part of life in Texas. People may ignore the seriousness of heat illness. Learn to recognize the warning signs of heat illness. Below is a list of precautions schools and parents can take to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

· Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle during hot weather.

· Drink two-to-five times more than usual amounts of water and non-sugar, non-alcoholic beverages to replace fluids lost in perspiration.

· Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing and wide-brimmed hats while in the sun.

· Use sunscreens with an SPF 15 or more.

· Take frequent breaks limiting physical activity. If warning signs, such as pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, headaches, or nausea occur, stop to rest in a cooler place and slowly drink a cool beverage.






In addition to heat related illness, Texas has been experiencing an outbreak of West Nile Virus (WNV). WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Very few mosquitoes will actually be carriers of the virus. Only a very small percent of people bitten by infected mosquitoes will show symptoms of any disease. A few general prevention tips include:
· Parents may apply insect repellents, such as products containing DEET, sparingly to exposed skin prior to the child coming to school.

· Repellents may bother the eyes and mouth, so try to not apply them to the hands of children. Do not allow young children to apply repellants. Do not apply products containing DEET on children less than 2 years of age.

· Spray clothing with insect repellents, as mosquitoes may bite through thin clothing.

· Whenever you use an insect repellent, read and follow the directions for use that are printed on the product label. One application of a product containing DEET can last 6 to 12 hours. 

Practice the necessary precautions and enjoy outdoor activities!


 
 
 
 

INDICACIONES PARA LA SALUD 
EN VERANO

El clima caliente es parte de la vida en Texas. Es fácil ignorar la seriedad de una condición causada por el calor. Aprenda a reconocer las señales de peligro en el calor. Aquí tiene una lista de precauciones que las escuelas y los padres pueden tomar para reducir el riesgo del agotamiento por calor y de la insolación. 
 
 

· Nunca deje a nadie en un vehículo cerrado y estacionado durante tiempos de calor.

· Tome de dos a cinco veces más agua y bebidas sin alcohol y no azucaradas para reponder los fluidos perdidos al sudar.

· Use ropa ligera, suelta, y de colores claros, y sombreros de ala ancha mientras esté en el sol.

· Use bloqueadores de sol con un SPF de 15 o más.

· Tome descansos frecuentes, limitando su actividad física. Si sufre señales de peligro tales como latido fuerte de corazón, dificultad al respirar, mareos, dolor de cabeza, o nausea, deténgase a descansar en un lugar más fresco, y lentamente tome una bebida fresca.
 
 

Además de malestares relacionados con el calor, Texas ha venido sufirendo un brote de Virus del Nilo (WNV). Este virus se propaga al ser picado por un mosco infectado. Muy pocos moscos tienen el virus de hecho. Solamente un porcentaje muy pequeño de personas que han sido picada por un mosco infectado mostrarán síntomas de una enfermedad. Algunas sugerencias generales de prevención son:
 
 

· Los padres pueden aplicarles a los niños que van a la escuela un repelente de insectos como los productos que contienen DEET, ligeramente en la piel expuesta 

· Los repelentes pueden afectar los ojos y la boca, así es que hay que tener cuidado de no aplicárselas a los niños en las manos. No permita que un niños se aplique el repelente solo. No les aplique productos que contegan DEET a niños menores de 2 años.

· Rocíe la ropa con repelente, ya que los moscos pican a través de la ropa ligera.

· Cuando utilice un repelente de insectos, lea las instrucciones y sígalas a pie de la letra según la etiqueta en el producto. Una aplicación de producto con DEET dura de 6 a 12 horas. 

¡Practique las precauciones necesarias y disfrute
de las actividades al aire libre! 


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Updated 3-13-08-DBD