Health Information

Student Illness Guide

Medication Policy

Medication Permission Form – to be completed by parent and physician

School Nurse:

Leigh Ammons
lammons@magellancharter.org
919-844-0277

Immunizations

Garrett’s Law or G.S. 115C-47 was passed in July 2004 by the General Assembly.  The law mandates that parents be provided with information about vaccinations.  

  • The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses.  It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. Symptoms include fever, headache, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches.  The flu vaccine is generally effective in preventing cases of the flu. Additional information may be found at this link: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines/vaccinations.html
  • Meningococcal Meningitis is a contagious disease spread through air droplets and direct contact with infected persons. Symptoms are similar to the flu and include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light. Meningitis is a serious, potentially fatal illness that may be prevented through vaccination.  Health officials recommend routine vaccination of children and adolescents 11 through 18 years of age.  Additional information may be found at this link: https://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/vaccines/
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is spread by skin-to-skin contact.  Some forms of this virus may lead to cervical cancer.  The HPV vaccine is currently recommended for adolescents.Additional information may be found at this link: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccines
  • Tdap – All children entering the 7th grade or those who have reached 12 years of age on or after August 1, 2008 are required to have a booster dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) if five years or more have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. Additional information may be found at this link: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/current-vis/tdap.html


For more information about these shots visit www.immunizenc.org, the CDC website, and /or talk with your physician.Â