EpiPen Shortage:
The EpiPen (brand name version of an epinephrine auto-injector) has been experiencing supply disruptions since May. Mylan, the maker of EpiPen, is encouraging patients to call its customer relations department at 1-800-796-9562 for help locating pharmacies that have EpiPens in stock. In addition, there are several alternatives to the EpiPen, including a generic version and the Auvi-Q. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide a recommendation for other medications. Our school nurses are also available to answer questions.

Reminder: If your student has a life-threatening medical condition, rescue medication, signed orders, and an Individual Health Plan must be returned to your student’s school by August 30, 2018. If the school does not have these items, your student will be excluded from attending class. Please contact your school nurse for more information. See below for a list of school nurses and email addresses.

Reminder: One dose of Tdap vaccine is required by state law to attend middle school and high school. If you have not provided the Tdap immunization information to your middle school or high school student, please do so immediately. View LWSD immunization information.