Asthma
If your child has a diagnosis of asthma please notify the School Nurse and provide the following to school; a “rescue” albuterol inhaler, asthma action plan, and school medication authorization form.If these items are not provided and your child is experiencing respiratory distress, the Illinois Asthma Emergency Response Protocol will be implemented.
A school nurse or trained personnel, as defined in State law, may administer an undesignated asthma medication to a person when they, in good faith, believe a person is having respiratory distress. Respiratory distress may be characterized as mild-to-moderate or severe.
Inhalers are kept in the Health Office. If you prefer that your child self carry please notify the School Nurse.
Food Allergies
If your child has a diagnosis of food allergies please notify the School Nurse and provide the following to school; epinephrine auto injector (Epi pen, Auvi-Q, etc..), OTC medication/antihistamine, if prescribed (Benadryl), and a food allergy action plan school medication authorization form (for each medication provided)
If these items are not provided and your child is believed to be experiencing an anaphylactic emergency, ISBE’s Anaphylaxis Response Policy and Protocol will be implemented.
A school nurse or trained personnel, as defined in State law, may administer an undesignated epinephrine injector to a person when they, in good faith, believe a person is having an anaphylactic reaction.
Epi pens are kept in the Health Office. If you prefer that your child self carry please notify the School Nurse.
Asthma Action Plan Form
Food Allergy Action Plan Form