HEALTH
The Health card supplied to new entrants is to be completed for the Public Health Nurse. Please advise us of any changes in medical circumstances that we should be aware of.
Good health is essential for school progress and in partnership with parents we address any health issues.
1. Hearing and Vision tests are carried out in the first year of school and parents can request further checks when thought advisable. The tester visits us once a term.
2. Immunisation protects! Five-year-olds entering school are expected to have their immunisation programme up to date. Please check with your family doctor of Public Health Nurse to ensure this is done.
3. Headlice or Pediculosis. Despite all precautions, these nuisances do make an occasional visit. The only evidence of infestation are live headlice. By far the best method of control is to carefully inspect your child's hair at least once a week when washing – if in doubt ring the Horowhenua Health Centre (366 0888), or see a Chemist. Lice can be controlled quite readily. Regular combing can also help to eradicate live lice.
4. Common Ailments – period of exclusion from school:
5. Our Dental Therapist checks teeth at least twice a year. Please contact the Clinic if a problem arises (Phone 3638298).