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    Student Medical Information 

    Illnesses at School

    School nurses help staff members meet the health needs of students throughout the county. Ill children are removed from classrooms and isolated until a parent or guardian is notified, or the child is returned home. Following an absence, a student must bring an explanatory note from a parent/guardian. Medication can ONLY be given if the medicine is in its original container with appropriate labeling, and the school has a signed parent permission for the administration of prescribed medication form from the parent revealing that it is necessary to administer medication as prescribed during school hours.
     
    Immunization Requirements

    All Duval County Public School students must meet the requirements for Florida certification of immunization, or possess certification of exemption for medical or religious reasons. Various vaccinations are required for specific grade levels. For a complete listing, contact your child's school, physician or the Duval County Health Department's Immunization Center at 253-1420.