End of School Year Reminders: Medications

In this episode of A Moment with Marley, we are here to remind parents and caregivers to pick up any medication your child may have in the school health office during the last week of school. Medications must be picked up by a parent or designated adult over 18 years old. For your child’s safety, please wait to pick up any emergency medications until your child has attended all scheduled field trips at their school. Any medications that are not picked up within 2 days of the last day of school will be brought to the Meriden Health & Human Services Department at 165 Miller Street where they will be held for 2 weeks and then properly disposed of. When you pick up your child’s medication, the school nurse will give you a new medication authorization form for the next school year to be completed by the child's health care provider. Medication orders are required for all medications, including over the counter medications. Medications and the signed medication authorization form can be brought to the school health office 5 days before the start of the school year with a scheduled appointment. As a reminder, students cannot carry any medications to school. The next school year starts on August 26, so you can start to bring medications in on August 20. As summer approaches, taking a few minutes to check in with your school nurse can help avoid last-minute stress and ensure your child has what they need for a safe and healthy break. If your child uses medication regularly during the summer months, make sure you have enough supplies at home and check expiration dates on medications like inhalers and EpiPens. Summer camps, daycare programs, and sports activities may also require updated medication forms or action plans, so it is a great time to prepare early. If you have any questions or need to schedule a time to pick up or drop off medications, please contact the school health office at your child’s school.