South Country Elementary
School Nurse: Ms. Autumn Valentine
Nurse's Office
Phone: 968-1247 Fax: 968-2499
MEDICATIONS:
All medications, prescription or over the counter, (which includes throat lozenges - herbal or natural):
1. MUST be prescribed by a licensed physician, and the written authorization brought to the health office.
2. MUST have written authorization by the parent/guardian to allow the nurse to administer the medicine.
3. MUST be in the original pharmacy container with the correct label and dosage.
4. MUST be delivered or picked up by the parent/guardian or an adult.
CHILDREN ARE NEVER TO TRANSPORT MEDICATION TO OR FROM SCHOOL.
The potential for severe harm always exists with any type of medication, so these procedures are in place for your child’s safety.