The Pawtucket School Nurse Teachers would like to welcome you to our "Nurses' News" web site. Our goal is to help you find current and useful information to keep you and your family healthy. Coronavirus information for parents IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM YOUR SCHOOL NURSES: Please be sure to update your PARENT/GUARDIAN EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST! Every parent/guardian needs to ensure there is a contact person on their pick up list that is immediately available to pick up their student if the parent/guardian cannot pick up their child. To minimize the risk of exposure to others in the school population, immediate pick up within one hour is required should your child become sick at school.
Healthy Students & Healthy School Environment
Please check your child every morning for symptoms of COVID-19, flu or other illness. If they feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness, students need to stay home.
Symptoms of COVID-19
Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache Sore throat New loss of taste or smell Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Sept.14, 2020
Flu Clinic Information: School flu vaccination clinics are organized for students, staff and family members (ages 3+) from all schools. There is no out-of-pocket charge to be vaccinated. Insurance information will be collected from people who are insured. However, no one will be turned away for a lack of insurance. Pre-registration is required for all clinics. COVID protocol will be obsevered. Evening clinics are open to family and community members. (Children must be 3 years old and older to be vaccinated.) Click on link below to find a flu clinic in your area. health.ri.gov/flu/ Contacts lists each school, phone and fax number, as well as the school nurse's name and email address.
School Regs/Forms has information about State of Rhode Island regulations pertaining to school health (including Immunization Requirements), as well as Pawtucket School Department health-related policies. This page also contains The Rhode Island School Physical Exam Form and medical-related forms of the Pawtucket School Department.
Health Concerns has information about common childhood conditions or illness. It also has information about when you should keep your child home from school and when to seek medical attention.
Wellness Site has links to reliable health information sites.