HCPSS requires a new medication order form each school year dated on or after July 1st for all medications, including both prescription and over-the-counter medications (over-the-counter medications must be received by the health room in new, unopened containers and be clearly labeled with the student’s name). The links to the order forms are below.
http://www.hcpss.org/f/aboutus/physician-medication-form.pdf
https://www.hcpss.org/f/schools/health/epipenorder-careplan.pdf
Important Immunization Requirements for 7th-Grade Students:
Effective the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year, all students entering 7th grade are required by the state of Maryland to have one dose of the Tdap vaccine AND one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4). Many students may have already received these immunizations, but the Health Room may not have the updated immunization record. Please contact your student’s healthcare provider and email or fax (240-456-0391) an updated copy of your student’s immunizations to the Health Room. You can also schedule an appointment to have your student receive these immunizations at the Health Department. They provide immunization opportunities for kids who are not up to date on school-required vaccinations. Call the Health Department at 410-313-7500 for more information and to schedule a vaccination appointment for your child.
Howard County Vaccination Clinic
If you have any questions, please contact the HMS health room (410-880-5836) or email the school health team (christina_toler@hcpss.org; karisma_rencher@hcpss.org).