Annual Health Screening-Vision and hearing screening of all kindergartners, third graders, and newly enrolled Fairfax County students is conducted each fall by the public health nurse, health room aide and health room volunteers. This is only a brief screening; parents should continually be alert to identify vision or hearing difficulties which indicate need for examination by a specialist.

Health Room Services-Health room services in the school, including the administration of medication and modified first aid, are performed by the health room aide and office staff. According to state regulations, the health room staff may provide care only for minor illnesses and injuries. If the child's condition requires more attention, the parent will be contacted.

• Enrollment requirements
• Immunizations

Medication at school - Students may take medication at school, including throat lozenges and nasal spray, under strict adult supervision and in accordance with School Board guidelines. Forms authorizing the school to administer medication are available in the school office or online.

With a parent/guardian's signature and a physician's signature, prescription and over-the-counter medication may be stored in the health room and given as needed throughout the school year.

With a parent/guardian's signature only, over-the-counter pain relievers for muscle aches and headaches may be stored in the health room and administered at school. Any other over-the-counter medications may be given for up to ten consecutive school days with the parent/guardian's signature. Beyond ten days, a physician's signature is required.