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Please note that, in accordance with school board policy, no medication will be dispensed by the health office unless the student has provided the medication along with the required district permission forms, which must be on file in the Health Office. This policy applies to all medications, including over-the-counter items such as cough drops, Tylenol, ibuprofen, throat lozenges, and others.

Important Forms for Students Taking Medication at School

• Parent Release for Administration of Physician-Prescribed Medication 
• Consent Form for Physician-Prescribed Medication
• School Medication Authorization Form – Medical Cannabis

Students who require emergency medications at school, such as asthma inhalers, Epi-Pens, and insulin are allowed to carry that medication with them at school and self-administer the medication as needed. We do request that a completed medication form be kept on file in the student's health record for those medications but the students can carry them while the parent/guardian is obtaining the completed form. Please understand that school staff (including the school nurse) will be unable to assist the student in the administration of that medication unless the completed medication form is on file.

If a student has a life threatening food allergy, a parent/guardian may download the following form and send it to the health office if they wish to have more information on file regarding that food allergy. 

Will County Health Department Immunization Clinic
Will County Health Department has three locations throughout Will County. All Will County residents are eligible to receive immunizations from the clinic. School and sports physicals are also available at certain locations. Medicaid and Medicare and limited private insurance plans are accepted. For those who are uninsured or underinsured, a low-cost immunization option may be available. The clinics are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Families can contact the main line at 815-740-8143 to schedule an appointment at the location most convenient for them. 

1. Bolingbrook Location
   396 Remington Blvd., Ste. 230
   Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2. Joliet Location
   501 Ella Avenue
   Joliet, IL 60433
3. Monee Location
   5601 W. Monee- Manhattan Rd., Ste. 110
   Monee, IL 60449

VNA Health Care
VNA Health Care has various health centers that offer school and sports physicals with three locations in Will County. VNA Health Care offers a complete range of routine vaccines, immunizations, and school and sports physicals including an eye exam, hearing test, dental exam, illnesses screening, and mental health support. VNA Health Care accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Even if you don’t have any insurance, VNA Health Care will not refuse service to students due to a lack of payments. VNA Health Care is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with a mission to improve access to quality care among underserved communities in the suburban Chicago area. Families can contact the main line at 630-491-6530 to schedule an appointment at the location most convenient for them.

1. Bolingbrook Location
   323 Quadrangle Dr., Ste. 323
   Bolingbrook, IL 60440
2. Joliet Location
   1501 W. Jefferson St.
   Joliet, IL 60435
3. Romeoville Location
   160 N. Independance Blvd., (Route 53)
   Romeoville, IL 60446

Student Health Forms (Families can submit these forms to the health office of their student's campus.)

• Accident Report Form 
• Consent Form for Physician-Prescribed Medication
• Parent Release for Administration of Physician-Prescribed Medication 
• School Medication Authorization Form – Medical Cannabis
• State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form (To be filled out by a Physician) 
• State of Illinois Dental Examination Form (To be filled out by a Dentist)
• State of Illinois Eye Examination Form (To be filled out by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist)

Athlete Participation Health Forms (Families can submit this form to the athletic office of their student's campus.)

• IHSA Pre-Participation Examination Form

Formularios de Salud Estudiantiles en español (Familias pueden entregar estos formularios en la oficina de salud del campus de su estudiante.)

• Examen Físico del Estado de Illinois (Deberá ser llenado por un Médico) 
• Examen Dental del Estado de Illinois (Deberá ser llenado por un Dentista) 
• Examen de la Vista del Estado de Illinois (Deberá ser llenado por un Optometrista u Oftalmólogo)

Formularios de Salud para la Participación de Atletas en español (Las familias pueden entregar este formulario en la oficina de atletismo del campus de su estudiante.) 

• IHSA Formulario de Elegibilidad Médica para Deportes 

Health Requirements for Freshmen Students
Incoming freshmen require documentation of a health examination with proof of immunizations using the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form within one year prior to entering ninth grade. The Health Examination Form with proof of immunizations is due prior to the first day of school. 

If this document is not submitted by October 15th, students will be excluded from school. This exclusion shall begin immediately and shall remain in effect until the student is in compliance according to the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1).

All incoming freshmen students are required to submit:

• Health examination with proof of immunizations prior to the first day of school. This health examination must be completed by a MD, DO, APN or PA using the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form. The parent/legal guardian must also complete the student's health history questionnaire, sign and date page 1 of the examination form. The form is deemed incomplete if this section is not filled out.
• Dental examination no later than May 15th of the student's freshman year. This dental examination must be completed by a licensed dentist using the State of Illinois Dental Examination Form. 

How to Submit Proof of Physical/Immunizations

• Submit proof of the physical examination form with immunizations to Joliet West's Main Entrance during regular school hours, Monday – Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• In months of June and July, the campus is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Forms can also be sent electronically by sending an email to mfuentes@jths.org.

Health Requirements for Senior Students
Incoming seniors require documentation of one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after their 16^th birthday. Proof of immunizations is due prior to the first day of school. Additional information regarding this vaccine requirement can be found HERE.

If this document is not submitted by October 15th, students will be excluded from school. This exclusion shall begin immediately and shall remain in effect until the student is in compliance according to the Illinois School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1).

Acceptable documentation of meningococcal conjugate vaccination for senior students includes:

• Letter signed by your health care provider indicating the dates of vaccination OR
• Printout from your health care provider’s electronic medical record indicating the dates of vaccination OR
• Current State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination signed by your health care provider indicating the dates of vaccination. 

How to Submit Proof of Physical/Immunizations

• Submit proof of the physical examination form with immunizations to Joliet West's Main Entrance during regular school hours, Monday – Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• In months of June and July, the campus is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Forms can also be sent electronically by sending an email to mfuentes@jths.org.

Health Requirements for Transfer Students Coming from Another Illinois School

• Copy of the student's State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form with Immunizations from the student's former high school. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school.The parent must also complete the student's health history questionnaire, sign and date page 1 of the examination form. The form is deemed incomplete if this section is not filled out. 
• State of Illinois Dental Examination Form if the student is transferring as a freshman.

Health Requirements for Transfer Students Coming from a School Out of State
OR Out of the Country AND Entering an Illinois School for the First Time:

• State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form with Immunization Records completed and signed by a medical provider. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school. The parent must also complete the student's health history questionnaire, sign and date page 1 of the examination form. The form is deemed incomplete if this section is not filled out.
• A State of Illinois Eye Examination Form is required for students entering an Illinois school for the first time. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school.
• A State of Illinois Dental Examination Form is required for students entering an Illinois school for the first time. The form must be submitted within 30 days after the student's first day of school.

How to Submit Proof of Physical/Immunizations

• Submit proof of the physical examination form with immunizations to Joliet West's Main Entrance during regular school hours, Monday – Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• In months of June and July, the campus is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Forms can also be sent electronically by sending an email to mfuentes@jths.org.

Noroviruses
This is the time of year when we see lots of colds, flu and "stomach bugs," which are known by the medical term of Norovirus. Noroviruses are a group of related viruses, which cause gastroenteritis (GAS-tro-en-ter-I-tis). This is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines which leads to stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Many people think they have "food poisoning"  when this happens. While it is true that food poisoning canbe caused by noroviruses, other germs and chemicals can also cause food poisoning. Norovirus illness is notrelated to the flu (influenza), which is a respiratory illness caused by influenza virus.  It is highly contagious and anyone can be infected. Because many different types of viruses are considered noroviruses, you can also get it more than once in your life. It often begins very suddenly and you feel very sick, with stomach cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea. Noroviruses are the most common cause of gastroenteritis in the U.S, and roughly 1 in every 15 Americans will get norovirus each year.

The most important thing to remember to reduce your family's risk of norovirus infection is to practice good hand hygiene. This means washing your hands and being mindful of how disease is spread. For more information on noroviruses and how to protect youself and your family, go to the CDC's website below:

http://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/index.html

Influenza and Meningococcal Disease 
The school district includes informational materials regarding influenza and influenza vaccinations and meningococcal disease and meningococcal vaccinations developed, provided, or approved by the Department of Public Health under Section 2310-700 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois when the board provides information on immunizations, infectious diseases, medications, or other school health issues to the parents or guardians of students.

Release from School for Medical Appointments
If your child needs to be released from school for a medical appointment, please contact the attendance office at least two days in advance to request an early release pass. Last-minute requests may result in delays in dismissing your student from class.

When scheduling an early release, please leave a detailed message with the following information:

• Student’s full name
• Student ID number
• Date and time of the early release
• Reason for the release
• Your name and phone number

Please note, only parents or guardians listed on the student's emergency contacts may request an early release. You can reach the attendance office voicemail at 815-727-6900.