School Clinic Information
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Please see the immunization requirements for the 2026-2027 school year and schedule your child for their annual physical and vacccines over the summer. If your child has a medical condition or special medical needs, please reach out to your child's school nurse before the school year begins.
Medication Guidelines
Medication should not be given at school unless it it is absolutely necessary for the health and wellbeing of the student.
All medication must be brought to school in the original container by a parent or a responsible adult. NO STUDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO BRING MEDICATION TO SCHOOL.
A Physician Medication Administration Form must be on file at school, signed by a parent/guardian and a physician, before medication may be administered. Any changes in a medication order require a new form signed by the physician and parent. If a student does not take a daily scheduled medication for more than 30 days, a new order is required.
A new Physician Medication Administration Form is required at the beginning of each school year. All medication must be picked up by a parent/guardian at the end of the school year. If it is not picked up, it will be discarded.
Medication must be in the original container.
Inhalers and Epi-Pens may be brought to school by the student with a completed Physician Medication Administration Form. Students are permitted to self-carry asthma inhalers (Asthma Self-Administer Form) and Epi-Pen (Epi-Pen Self-Administer Form) with the proper documentation.
Only the school nurse, a substitute nurse, the principal, or person designated by the principal, are authorized to administer medication at school.
Click HERE to review the Ohio Revised Code prescription drug policy for schools.
Immunizations
Kindergarten
5 DTaP, 4 Polio, 3 Hepatitis B, 2 MMR and 2 Varicella. All required PRIOR TO ENTERING KINDERGARTEN
7th Grade
Tdap booster and first Meningococcal (MCV4 or ACWY, not the MEN B) required PRIOR TO ENTERING 7th GRADE.
Please get an updated copy of your child's shot record from the doctor.
Click HERE for vaccine form
12th Grade
TWO doses of the Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4 or ACWY, not the MEN B) ONE dose is acceptable if administered after the age of 16, REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENTERING TWELFTH (12TH) GRADE.
Immunications are required by Section 3313.671 and 3701.13 of the Ohio Revised Code. Proof of complete immunizations is required within 14 days after enrollment in school. If SLSD does not have the vaccines on file, students will not be able to return until the immunizations are on file. Please obtain an updated copy of your child's vaccine record from their physician.
Key Reasons to Keep Your Child Home from School
Fever: A fever is defined as having a temperature of 100 degrees or higher (American Academy of Pediatrics). Children with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher should stay home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
Vomiting: If your child vomits, they should remain at home until 24 hours after the last episode.
Diarrhea: If your child has diarrhea, they should remain at home until 24 hours after the last episode.
Community Medical Resources
*Mercy Health Clinic at Harrison High School 513-853-8540
*Crossroads Health Center 513-367-5888
*Hamilton County Health Dept 513-946-7800
*Cincinnati Health Dept 513-357-7200
*Lawrenceburg Health Dept 812-537-8826
*Cincinnati Dental Society 513-984-3443
Health Screenings
Vision and Hearing Screenings are mandated by the Ohio Department of Health. They will be conducted by school personnel.
Vision: K,1,3,5,7,9,11
Hearing: K,1,3,5,9,11
If your child does not pass, a referral will be sent home with the recommendation that the parent/guardian make an appointment with the child's physician.
Concussion Support
School nurses are not able to diagnose a concussion but can report the signs and symptoms that the student is experiencing to the parent. Please consult your child's physician for any questions or if you are concerned that your child may have a concussion.
Medical Support
- Short-term or long-term medical-related supports may need to be put in place through our district nurses.
- Individual Health Plans are created and monitored by our nurses.
- To speak with your student’s school nurse, select "School Nurses" in the column to the left and select the nurse at your child's school.
- If you need assistance over the summer, please contact the school administration.
Help with an Individualized Health Plan
For help with issues related to a student’s IHP:
- Speak with your student’s School Nurse.
- Speak with your student’s Principal.
