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Epi-Pens and How to Use Them
The Boerne ISD maintains a program for the possession and use of epinephrine auto-injectors by the campus nurses.
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Immunization Requirements
All students entering the 7th grade are required by the Texas Department State Health Services to have received the following additional vaccines...
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Keeping Sick Children Home from School
A sick child who is unable to participate in school in a meaningful way should be kept home to rest and recover until symptoms resolve.
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Lice
According to Senate Bill 1566, the school nurse of a public elementary school who becomes aware that a child enrolled in the school has lice shall provide written or electronic notice of that fact to the parents of the child with lice as soon as practical and will notify the parents of each child assigned to the same classroom as the child with lice not later than the 5th school day.
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State-Required Screenings for all Students
The Texas Department of State Health Services requires students in designated grades who attend public, private, or charter schools to be screened for specific conditions that could impact their ability to learn or impact their health and well-being in the future.
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Wheelchairs/Crutches
Please provide written documentation to your school nurse when any medical equipment, such as crutches or wheelchairs, is needed while at school. Documentation from the doctor who provided the equipment or diagnosed the concern is necessary to ensure that the student has been properly instructed on the use of this equipment. We want to make sure all of our students are safe while at school.
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Animal Bites
The State of Texas requires all animal bites to be reported. Report bites from an animal such as a dog, cat, bat, raccoon, fox, or any wild animal.
If the bite occurs in the city of Boerne call 830 249 2456.
If the bite occurs in Kendall County call 830 537 3430.
If the bite occurs in Bexar County call 210 335 9000.
