Diseases and Illnesses

Check out the Hennepin County Childcare Manual for information about specific diseases and illnesses that affect school attendance. It will give guidelines on when your child is ready to return to school.

If your child has asthma, please complete the asthma action plan whether or not your child uses an inhaler at school. Please send the completed form to the health office in your child's school.

Emergency Contact Information 

Schools need your updated contact information in the event of illness or injury at school. All emergency contact information in Family Access. You can also call your child's school to update this information or send the completed Emergency Card form to school with your child.

Head Lice Information

Check out the head lice information that gives what to look for and how to treat head lice.

Student Immunizations Required for School

According to Minnesota Statute 121.A15, students need immunizations for enrollment in schools. Updated immunizations are required upon entering Kindergarten and Grade 7. Other non-required immunizations may be given during the appropriate age level. Click here for the Minnesota Department of Health immunization information.

No student is required to receive an immunization contrary to the conscientiously held beliefs of the parent or guardian. To receive an exemption, complete the exemption portion of the immunization form, have it notarized, and return it to school.

Medication at School

Medication will be administered during school hours when necessary. Medication includes both prescription and non-prescription (over-the-counter) medication.

If your child requires medication at school, please note that the medication can be administered only when a release form (signed by both the parent and the health care provider) is on file in the school health office.

Severe Allergy/Anaphylaxis Form

If your child has a severe allergy that requires medication and/or an epi-pen, please complete the allergy action plan form. Return it to the school's health office with the medication your child may need in the event of exposure to an allergen.