St. Veronica School has two nurses; Mrs. Nora Olds, and Mrs. Teresa Gallahan. The school Clinic is located on the first floor near the first grade and kindergarten classrooms.

 Email:  nurse@stveronicaschool.org

Click below to view and print School medical forms:

Health Requirements For All Newly Enrolling Students

          All students accepted for admission to St. Veronica School must meet the following health requirements set forth by the Diocese of Arlington and the Commonwealth of Virginia. These requirements must be met prior to the first day of school.

• Requirements for admission to grades K through 5:  Any students in grades K through 5 being admitted to school in the Commonwealth of Virginia for the first time must have a physical examination by a physician performed within 12 months of the start of school.  Physicals performed for preschools do not meet this requirement.  The physical examination must be documented on the Commonwealth of Virginia School Entrance Health Form (MCH 213).  Part I of this form is to be completed and signed by the parent or guardian.  Part II & III of the form which document the physical examination and immunization dates is to be completed and signed by your child's physician and must include the exact date of the physical examination.  For students who have previously been enrolled in a school in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we must receive the original or copy of the initial school entrance physical from the prior school, as well as proof of adequate immunization. Forms not completed and signed by the parent and/or physician will be returned to the parent for completion.

• Requirements for grades 6 to 8: Any student newly enrolling into grades 6 to 8 must provide proof of adequate immunization.

• Tdap boost immunization for all students entering 6th grade.

Minimum Immunization Requirements

(must be met prior to the start of school)

• 3 DTP or DTAP shots - at least one dose of DTP or DTAP after the 4th birthday unless 6 doses received before the 4th birthday.
• 3 Polio Vaccine (IPV or OPV) - at least one dose after the 4th birthday unless received 4 doses of all OPV or all IPV prior to the 4th birthday.
• Hib - 2 to 3 doses in infancy; 1 booster between 12-15 months; 1 dose between 15 and 30 months if unvaccinated.
• 3 Hepatitis B doses
• 2 Measles Vaccine - 1 dose on/after 12 months of age; 2nd dose prior to entering kindergarten. Measles is part of the MMR vaccine.
• 1 Mumps - on/after 12 months of age. Part of the MMR vaccine
• 1 Rubella - on/after 12 months of age. Part of the MMR vaccine.

• 1 Varicella - dose on/after 12 months of age for those children who are born after January 1, 1997 and have not had a documented case of Chickenpox.

• Tdap booster for all entering 6th grade students.

Medication Procedures

     If your child requires medication, either prescription or over-the-counter, during the school day please contact the school nurse to obtain the necessary school Medication Forms. Physician orders and parent/guardian signed authorization are required for most medication given at school and must be on file with the school nurse before medication can be accepted or administered. Medication must be kept in the school clinic or other school approved location during the school day.

     Medication must always be transported to and from school by a parent or guardian. Students must never bring medication into school due to the safety risk this poses for all students.

All prescription medications must be in their original containers with the pharmacy label on the container, The physician's medication order and pharmacy label must match in relation to the child's name, dose and frequency the medication is to be administered. This includes inhalers used for asthma. All over-the-counter (OTC) medications must be in the original container with the name of the medication visible. Parents should label any OTC medication with the student's name, exact dose to be administered and the frequency or time interval to be given. The first dose of any new medication must be given at home.

Parent Responsibilities

You can do a lot to assist your child in staying health and in promoting a healthy school environment. Here are just a few important guidelines to follow:

• Help your child develop good health habits: balanced meals, good night sleep, hand washing before meals and after using the toilet, always eating breakfast before school, dress appropriately for the weather.
• Notify school of any medical conditions, such as communicable diseases, head lice, impetigo, ringworm, etc.
• Assess your child's health each morning. Do not give your child medication and send him/her off to school if you suspect a fever or for significant cold symptoms.
• Keep your child home until their fever is normal for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of medication.
• Update emergency care forms whenever there is a change in your home, work or cell phone numbers - including numbers of your emergency contacts. Remember, the emergency contacts you give the school should be able to pick up you child if you are unable to come or be reached within a reasonable time frame.