Administering Medication at School
Every effort should be made to administer all medication at home, however
the School Board recognizes that students with special needs may require
essential, prescribed medication during school hours. Essential medications
are those drugs prescribed by a physician which are necessary to combat
life-threatening reactions or those which a student requires in order to
remain in school.
The Superintendent shall establish regulations for the administration
of medication to students by staff while they are at school. Please visit the
district board policies and regulations for more information
on policy 5142.1: Administration of Medication at School by Staff.
Immunizations
Also visit the district immunizations page.
As required by New Mexico State law, Los Alamos Public Schools requires a copy of proof of the following immunizations:
- DTP/DTaP/Td 4 doses (Tdap required for 7th
& 8th grade entry if at least 5 years since last tetanus containing
vaccine. One dose of a Tetanus containing vaccine must be within the
previous 10 years.)
- MMR 2 doses required
- Polio 4 doses (3 doses if all IPV or all OPV and 1 dose received on or after 4 years)
- Hepatitis B 3 doses (2 dose series valid for 11-15 year olds)
- Varicella:
1 dose required
Exemption
"Exemption from Immunizations" forms can be obtained from the Dept.
of Health in Santa Fe or from their web page at
http://www.health.state.nm.us/immunize/Pages/Public/sched/sched.html.
A new exemption form is needed for each school year and must be turned in to the school before the start of classes.
