Nurse
EpiPen information:
School Vaccination Clinics
If your student needs vaccines for school, the Maryland Department of Health's MarylandVax website is the hub for local health department flu and back to school vaccination clinics. Unsure what vaccinations your student has already received, MarylandVax also offers access to view and print your student's official vaccination records.
Vaccines Available:
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, whopping cough)
- Meningococcal (meningitis)
- HPV (human papillomavirus)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
Forms & Documents
Immunization & Medical forms can be found here.If you have questions related to immunizations or specific medical forms your child please contact the school nurse.
School Physical
Maryland law requires a physical examination completed by a physician or certified nurse practitioner nine months prior to or six months after entering a Maryland public school for the first time. Please refer to the Physical Examination section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Immunization Requirements
The School Nurse reviews immunization records to ensure compliance with Maryland Immunization Laws. Please refer to the immunization section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information about immunizations. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Lead Form
Maryland law requires all public, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade students to have a Maryland Blood Lead Testing Certificate. Please refer to the Lead Testing section of the SMCPS Student handbook for more information. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms.
Medication Administration
Our student handbook details important information about student prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. Please refer to the following sections of the handbook for medication information:
IMPORTANT NOTE: A separate order form is needed for each medication/procedure, and a new order is needed for each school year.
Chronic Health Condition Forms
If your child has a chronic health condition, the school nurse may need additional forms related to the condition. If forms are needed, please refer to Immunization & Medical forms. If you have questions related to specific medical forms for your child please contact the school nurse.
Student Wellness
- Keeping Your Student Well
- What to Do if Your Student is Ill
- Know the Difference Between Illnesses with Similar Symptoms
- Parent/Legal Guardian Responsibilities