Nurse's Office
As our community here at Indian Fields continues to grow, we have many students and faculty that suffer from asthma and allergies related to various items. One such important item is food allergies.    It is imperative that all families play in active role in minimizing our community to over exposure.  We encourage all students to minimize the sharing of foods, and wash their hands frequently at school for the health and safety of everyone.

It is the responsibility of the school to administer first aid treatment to all reported injuries occurring in school, on the playground, or in the school bus. It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to care for the injury after the first aid treatment has been administered by the school.

The school nurse is available at the schools for health consultations. The nurse never makes a diagnosis, nor can she prescribe treatment. If you are not familiar with the community resources for proper medical attention, she will be able to assist you.

Health Regulations In accordance with State regulations, South Brunswick School District requires pupils new to the District, students entering Kindergarten, students trying out for athletic teams, students participating in Color Guard, marching band or dance and those applying for working papers to undergo a physical examination. Physical examinations are strongly recommended for students in grades 5 and 8. Examinations must be completed by a private physician. In the absence of a private physician, parents are encouraged to speak with the school nurse.

The school nurse can administer medication that is packaged in the original container and is accompanied by the District's Medication Form, which must be completed and signed by the child's doctor and parent or guardian. Forms can be obtained through your school nurse or by visiting the District's Web site, www.sbschools.org.

In addition, each year the school nurse conducts the following screenings:

• Height and Weight - All Grades
• Blood Pressure - Grades K, 3, 5, 6-12
• Vision - Grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10
• Hearing - Grades K-4, 6, 8 and 10
• Scoliosis - Grades 5, 7, 9 and 11
• Mantoux screening as per current State guidelines.

Immunizations Immunizations are required for entry into school to comply with Chapter 14 of the New Jersey Sanitary Code. They include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, measles, rubella, mumps, polio, varicella and Hepatitis B vaccines.

Failure to provide a complete immunization record can result in the child's exclusion from school. The school nurse reviews all immunization records prior to a student's admission. Parents or guardians are encouraged to contact the school health office to speak about an individual child's immunization needs.

Immunization waivers are honored for health or religious reasons when proper written documentation is shared with the school nurse.

Health and Illness To Send or Not to Send??

Parents are often concerned about their children missing school and may send a child back to school prematurely after an illness. This exposes other children to disease and for their own child to relapse or contract another illness that may "be going around" due to their already stressed immune system. Please refer to the following guidelines when considering whether to keep a child at home and when to return a child to school! 

A child should be “feeling well” and “fever

1. A child diagnosed with Strep Throat must be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school
2. A child with bacterial conjunctivitis or “Pink Eye” must be seen by a doctor and may only return to school after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment along with a doctor’s note.
3. A child with Chicken Pox (Varicella) must be seen by a doctor and may only return to school after all lesions have crusted over.
4. Children returning from out of country travel must be seen by the school nurse prior to returning to school.
5. Any child  returning after a fracture or any other serious injury must to seen by the school nurse before returning to school.
6. Please keep your child home for the following:
   
   
   • Fever of greater than 100.4F in the last 24 hours
   • Has been sent home from school for a fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea
   • Vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours
   • Has vomited or had diarrhea during the night or in the morning
   • Has been exposed to a contagious disease and/or is exhibiting signs/symptoms of a contagious disease

***Children should be FREE of Vomiting, Diarrhea, and/or Fever for at least 24 hours prior to returning to school****

Children returning to school following a more than 3 day absence need the following:

1. Note from Parent/guardian explaining the absence
2. Must go to the Nurse’s office first thing the day he/she returns to determine whether child is suitable to return to class

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