Welcome to WABs Health Services! We are here to work with
you and your children to keep them safe and healthy! WAB has
three nurses in two Clinics - one in the Elementary Center
and the other two in the Middle and High School Center.
The Clinics treat minor injuries, perform first aid, administer
medications, perform health screenings and maintain students'
health records.
PROCEDURES
Illness
It is important for parents to keep children at home if
they are sick. WAB maintains a "Fever Free" environment
and requires all students not to attend school if they have
a temperature of over 37.5 degrees Celsius. By following this
protocol we are able to maintain a healthy environment for
all and minimize flu infections. In light of the recent SARS
alert in Asia it is recommended that all children have flu
shots for the coming winter.
Parents should advise the school of the reasons for all absences
from school including the illness. This can be done by phoning
the Clinic or sending a note for the teachers the next day.
In the event of extended illness where the student will be
absent for a number of days, parents are requested to contact
the Clinic.
If your child contracts a contagious condition, such as chickenpox,
please do let us know. If your child has a condition such
as asthma or has had a severe allergic reaction in the past,
please stop by to talk with the nurse about these or any other
concerns. Remember too you can call the Clinic if you are
unsure whether they should come to school or about any other
medical issues related to your child.
Injury
The nurse will call parents in the event of minor injuries
that you should be aware of, or when a student needs to go
home due to illness or injury. In the event of a serious injury
or illness, the nurse will contact the parents or guardian
so the child can be transported to a hospital for further
attention; if necessary, the nurse or designated person will
accompany the student to the facility and meet the parent
there.
Medication At School
If your child needs medication during school hours, please
fill the Permission
to Administer Medicine - form or send a note with the
child`s name, reason to give medicine, dosage, time and for
how many days. All medicines must be in their original container,
clearly labelled in English. For Prescription Medication please
provide a copy of your Doctors prescription. A few over-the
counter medications (i.e. Panadol, Ibuprofen) are available
and can be given if parental permission is on file.
Medical Records
It is very important that the school nurses have complete,
updated medical records for all students. Please complete
and submit the WAB
medical questionnaire to the Clinics and keep us updated
of any new conditions or immunizations. Also, be sure to keep
the school updated with work, home and mobile numbers of parents
and of your emergency contact persons (Health/emergency
procedures profile & Emergency
preparedness consent form).
