Cape May County Special Services School District

Nursing Services

The school nurse has a crucial role in the seamless provision of comprehensive health services to children and youth. Increasing numbers of students enter schools with chronic health conditions that require management during the school day. Our school nurses serve as team members in providing preventive services, early identification of problems, interventions, and referrals to foster health and educational success.

Please don't forget to contact the school nurse if your child has experienced any changes in his/her general health. This could be a new medical diagnosis, recent hospitalization, dental or eye exam, change in medication at home or school, a new medication etc.

YOUR PRESCHOOLER & THE FLU VACCINATION

A Reminder to Parents/Guardians:

Preschoolers will need to receive a Flu Vaccination before December 31 of each year until 59 months of age.

If your child has already received a flu shot, please provide the school with verification.

You may also ask your child's primary care provider to fax documentation to the school nurse at 609-665-8039.

Please contact the school nurse with any questions or concerns.

IMMUNIZATIONS FOR GRADE 6

Tdap & Meningococcal Vaccine (required): For students entering 6th grade (or comparable age level for Special Education) on or after 9/1/08 and born after 1/1/97, a dose of Tdap and Meningococcal Vaccine is Required for school attendance.

Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine:

The HPV vaccine is recommended for both boys and girls beginning at age 11-12. Also for girls/woman 13-26 years of age and for boys/men 13-26 years of age. Parents should discuss this vaccine with their child's doctor.

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NJ FAMILY CARE

NJ FamilyCare is a federal and state funded comprehensive health insurance program that provides a wide range of services such as doctor visits, eye glasses, labs, dental, hospitalization and more.

Children 18 and younger may apply for this program as well as certain low income parents and guardians. NJ FamilyCare is for families who do not have available or affordable employer insurance and cannot afford to pay the high cost of private health insurance.

Visit the NJ FamilyCare Website.