List of 7 frequently asked questions.

• Q: What immunizations are required for school? Where can I get them?

  
  This varies according to your son’s age. The nurse will review your son's immunization record to make sure your son's immunizations are up-to-date and notify you if your son needs additional vaccines for school.  Please contact your son's physician for immunizations.

• Q: What documents are required in the Magnus Health Portal?

  Below is a list of information and/or documents that will need to be completed online within your son's Magnus Health SMR account. Please review and gather these items in anticipation of the launch date. Your son's Student Medical Record should be completed by August 1 - ahead of a new school year.

  
  New Students: Parents and/or Guardians, please contact your son's current school nurse and advise the nurse that your son will be attending Saint John's High School next year.  The School Health Record that the nurse maintains will need to be transferred to Saint John's school nurse.  These records contain health information that is separate from the academic record.
  
  Physical Examination Form: A valid physical is due upon admission.  If your son is participating in athletics, a valid physical is due annually.  Physicals are valid for 13 months.  We will accept your physician's standard form.  All completed forms will be uploaded online within Magnus Health.
  
  

  Immunization Form: Immunizations may be listed on your son's Physical Examination Form or may be a separate form.  All students must show documentation of having received all required immunizations. This completed form or Physical Examination Form will be uploaded online within Magnus Health.
  
  Over-the-Counter Medication Authorization: This will be completed online within Magnus Health. This authorization will allow the nurse to administer over-the-counter medication to your son during the school day as needed.
  
  Allergy Action Plan Form: If your son has a life-threatening allergy that would require an EpiPen, an allergy action plan with signatures by both the prescribing physician and parent/guardian along with medication orders for EpiPen administration must be submitted to the health office. An EpiPen will be kept in your son's backpack and a backup in the health office. We will accept your physician's standard form. This completed form will be uploaded online within Magnus Health.
  
  Asthma Action Plan Form: If your son has asthma, an asthma action plan signed by both the prescribing physician and parent/guardian must be submitted to the health office. We will accept your physician's standard form. This completed form will be uploaded online within Magnus Health.
  
  Diabetes Action Plan Form: If your son has diabetes whether, on a pump or injections, we will need physician orders for glucose testing and insulin administration. We will accept your physician's standard form. This completed form will be uploaded online within Magnus Health.
  
  Seizure Action Plan Form: If your son has a seizure disorder, we will need physician orders for medication and/or an action plan. We will accept your physician's standard form. This completed form will be uploaded online within Magnus Health.
  
  Prescription Medication Order Form: If your son requires daily medication administered during the school day, please obtain a Medication Order from the prescribing physician. This order must be signed by both the physician and the parent/guardian. Medications must be in their original container with your son's name, dosage instructions, and physician's name. The directions on the container must match the physician's written order. We will accept your physician's standard form. This completed form will be uploaded online within Magnus Health.

• Q: Can my child carry his asthma inhaler in school?

  All students may carry an inhaler with written parental and health care provider’s permission. The nurse, parents, and physician must be confident that the student can properly use the inhaler and contact the nurse or parent when used daily. The student should let the nurse know when the inhaler is used in order that the nurse can further assess.

• Q: What health information is shared with my child’s teachers and coaches?

  Health information is kept confidential and shared with others only when necessary to protect the safety and promote the education of your son. The nurse will obtain your permission before sharing health information, except in an emergency situation. Although parents or students often share health information with school staff, this information is not shared unless there is a need for staff to know and then only with your permission. Confidentiality of medical information is protected by law and the School Nurse is careful to guard your son’s privacy.
  

• Q: My child is planning to travel out of the country, what immunizations do I need, and how do I obtain them?

  With the exception of seasonal influenza vaccines, the Division of Public Health no longer offers travel or routine vaccinations. Please contact your primary care provider to obtain routine immunizations. 
  
  Travel immunizations may also be obtained at the following locations by appointment; restrictions apply. Please contact the individual agencies for more information and schedule appointments at least 6 weeks in advance. Prior to the appointment at the Travel Clinic, contact your physician for a copy of current immunizations and bring them to the appointment. Please call the Travel Clinic as soon as possible to start immunizations to allow them time to become effective.

• Q: Can my child carry his Epi-pen in school?

  All students who have a life-threatening allergy are advised to carry their Epi-pen on them in their backpacks at all times. The nurse, parents, and physician must be confident that the student can properly recognize a reaction, alert teachers and the nurse of a reaction, and know how to use the Epi-pen.  If an Epi-pen is used, then 911 must be called as well as the parents.

• Q: Where can I find information on the Travel Clinic?

  UMass Memorial Travel Clinic (Adult Only, 18 and older)
  
  Memorial Campus
  119 Belmont Street
  Worcester, MA 01605
  
  M-F: 9:00AM-5:00PM

  Phone: (508) 334-5481 
  
  
  
  Harrington Memorial Hospital
  Preventative Health Department
  100 South Street
  Southbridge, MA
  
  

  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 10:00AM - 3:30PM
  Phone: (508) 765-8196
  
  
  UMass Memorial Center (Children's Travel, <18 years of age) 
  Benedict Building/Pediatric 
  55 Lake Avenue North 
  Worcester, MA 0165
  
  

  Wednesdays:1:00PM - 2:30PM
  

  Phone: (774) 442-5695