All medications brought to the clinic should be in the original container, clearly labeled with the student's name and accompanied written parental permission.

Over-the-counter medications must be dispensed in accordance with labeling directions. Please consult the label for your student's proper dosage and recommended duration of use. In addition, no vitamins, health foods, or herbal preparations will be given by the clinic.

All prescription medications must be kept in the clinic in the original container with a complete and accurate prescription label. When a dosage change is requested, written physician orders and parental permission will be required.

Two doses of measles vaccine for students born on or after 9/21/91. For students born on or after 9/1/78, a second dose of measles vaccine is required by 30 days after the child's 12th birthday. Serological confirmation of measles immunity will satisfy either requirement.

One dose of rubella vaccine on or after the 1st birthday or serologic confirmation of rubella immunity.

One dose of mumps vaccine on or after 1st birthday or serologic confirmation of mumps immunity.

Three doses of polio vaccine including one received on or after fourth birthday.

Three doses of DTP/DTap/Td including one received on or after fourth birthday and one dose withing the past 10 years.

Children born on or after September 2, 1992 must have three doses hepatitis B vaccine. Children born between September 2, 1988 and September 1, 1992 (inclusive) must show proof of three doses of hepatitis B vaccine within 30 days of their 12th birthday.

Children born between September 2, 1988 and September 1, 1994 (inclusive) must have one dose of varicella received on or after 1st birthday and by at least 30 days after their 12th birthday. Serologic proof of immunity or documentation of previous illness may substitute for vaccination. Previous illness may be documented by a written statement from a physician, school nurse or the child's/student's parent or guardian containing wording such as: "This is to verify that (name of student) had varicella disease (chicken pox) on or about (date) and does need a varicella vaccine."

TB skin test: Students entering public school for the first time and students who have resided outside the United States within the past year must have proof of a TB skin test(PPD) within the past year with a result validated 48-72 hours after testing.

The above are minimum immunization requirements as set by the Texas Department of Health. Immunizations may be required up to 6 months before the delinquent date.

Student immunizations must be current in order for a student to attend classes. If you receive a notice that your child is due for an immunization please get the immunization as soon as possible and send the verification to the school clinic.

Vision screenings are routinely administered to all 7th grade students and any students new to Doerre during the year. If a student fails the vision screening, a referral letter is mailed home and you are asked to have your student seen by an eye care specialist if they have not been seen within the last year. The "eye examination report" should be taken with you to the examination, filled out by the eye specialist, and returned to the clinic as soon as possible. The clinic is required to keep current vision examination results in your child's health record.

Hearing screenings are also routinely administered to all 7th grade students and any students new to Doerre during the year. If a student fails the hearing screening, a referral letter is mailed home and you are asked to have your student seen by an appropriately-licensed professional for further evaluation. When your student is examined, please ask the professional to complete the "hearing referral form" and return the form to the clinic as soon as possible.

Scoliosis screenings are routinely administered to all 8th grade students and any students new to Doerre during the year. If a student fails the scoliosis screening, a referral letter is mailed home and you are asked to have your student evaluated by the physician of your choice. The completed form needs to be returned to the clinic as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Doerre clinic.
knauman@kleinisd.net