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School Heath Information 
Diana Colon (Health Technician)
1-858-748-1320 ext. 2202

STUDENT HEALTH: Pomerado has a Health Technician to take care of first aid and emergencies. In case of student illness at school, the health technician will notify parents or the emergency contact listed on the enrollment form. No registered nursing services are provided at the school on a daily basis.

KEEPING EVERYONE HEALTHY: Please remember that PUSD Guidelines state that your child must be fever- and vomit-free for 24 hours before returning to school. Students with Upper Respiratory Infections common symptoms: persistent nasal discharge that is purulent or discolored, productive cough, excessive coughing or appears to be too ill or uncomfortable to adequately function in classroom setting should stay home until no symptoms for 24 hours or a written medical release is obtained.


MEDICATION: Medication at school MUST have a Doctor Signature. Please do not send your child to school with medication. If they need to receive anything including over the counter medications it is required by law to have doctor and parent signed Authorization to Administer Medication. This form H-26 Authorization for is for the safety of the students (attached below). Students with life threatening allergies in need of an epi-pen and Benadryl are required by law to have doctor and parent signed Life Threatening Allergy Plan on file with the Health Technician.  This form H-58 Plan is for the safety of the student and staff (attached below).  For any questions regarding this policy please call me to answer your questions. Some medication would be : Motrin, Tylenol, Albuterol, Inhalers of all types, Eye drops, Nose sprays, antibiotic ointments, Antibiotics(needed during the school day), Benadryl ,etc.

Sunscreen, cough drops, lip balm and Vaseline, etc., must have a note from the parent on file and will also be monitored by the school personnel.