Health Services

• Complete immunization history and Child Health Examination Form dated on or after 8/16/2022
• Dental Examination Form dated on or after 11/15/2022
• Medical Forms needed for individual student health concerns Medical Forms
• Medication Authorization Form needed for individual student medication taken at school Administration of Medication
• Transfer students from out of state will need to provide an Eye Examination Form dated within 12 months of the first day of school

Letter to Incoming Families/Carta para Familias Entrantes

Transfer from another Illinois High School:

• Must provide a copy of their 9th grade physical with all immunizations

Out of State Transfer Students:

• Must provide a copy of their high school physical with all immunizations from their previous high school. If their previous high school does not require a physical, the student has 30 days to complete this State of Illinois requirement.
• Must provide an Eye Examination Form dated within 12 months of the first day of school.

Transfer Students from Outside of the Country:

• Must provide all current updated immunizations, health records and TB Skin test requirements at the time of registration. The student has 30 days for all completed records to be on file with the Health Service Office.
• Must provide a Child Health Examination Form and an Eye Examination Form dated within 12 months of the first day of school.

12th grade students must provide proof of the meningococcal vaccination (MCV4) given on or after the student’s 16th birthday.

Parents and guardians are advised to consult with their student’s healthcare provider to determine if they are in compliance.

Questions about the requirement can be directed to the Nursing Office by emailing mhsnurse@d120.org.

 Letter to 12th Grade Families/Carta para Familias de Calificación 12

The Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education requires that the Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption Form be completed by the guardian and signed by the primary care provider if religious exemption is requested. If you have any further questions regarding this law, please contact the MHS nurses.

District Immunization Summary for Mundelein High School District 120

• Concussion Care Protocol/Protocolo de Cuidado de Concusión
• Please contact the school nurse if your child complains of any symptoms such as a persistent headache, nausea, or dizziness after a traumatic event where there is potential for a head injury

• Fill out the appropriate Individualized Health Plan form Medical Forms
  and submit to the school nurse

• Note information you would like to be shared with your child’s educational team
• Contact the school nurse about any other kind of chronic health condition for which school accommodations are needed

Doctor's Note Needed Annually

Provide an updated doctor’s note at the start of each school year with an updated medical diagnosis and recommendations of any special accommodations needed for school learning and/or physical activity participation.

• Students should go to the nursing office with a pass from the class they will be missing
• The student’s health complaint will be assessed
• Rest may be offered
• The nurse will contact the guardian if arrangements are needed for the student to go home

• If a guardian gets a text or a call from their student regarding a health concern, please redirect them to the school nurse for a health assessment. One of the nurses will contact you if necessary. Guardians may always contact the nurse at extension 1395. The student will not be permitted an excused dismissal without following this process.

Fever

• It is highly recommended that your child be fever free for 24 hours without having received medicine (Tylenol, Advil, etc.) before returning to school

“Pink Eye” or Conjunctivitis

• Students with conjunctivitis are not mandated to stay home. The student may have sensitivity to bright light, swollen eyelids, eye discomfort and/or discharge and find it more comfortable to stay at home.
• A warm compress or lubrication eye drops may provide comfort.  Viral conjunctivitis usually clears on its own with no treatment. Other kinds of conjunctivitis may need prescribed eye treatments.
• Discard eye make-up that was used when conjunctivitis was present.

Difficulties with Menstrual Cramps

• Students often gain relief from menstrual cramps by using a heating pad which is available for use in the nurse’s office
• A student’s healthcare provider can prescribe medication for cramps (non-prescription or prescription) to be kept in the nursing office
• In order to administer medication, the student must submit the School Medication Authorization Form
• The guardian must supply the medication. Students should not be carrying medication in school.

Use of Crutches

• Upon return to school, the student should report to the nurse’s office
• Students will receive a pass to leave class 5 minutes early
• If needed, an elevator key will be issued to a the student 
  • The key(s) must then be returned to security. A $25 fee will be applied to the student's account if the key is not returned.

• Any doctor’s note regarding physical education should be submitted to the school nurse
• The physical education teacher, counselor, and coach will be informed by the nurse of the start and stop date of the waiver