Healthcare
Emergency Medical Treatment  The school has a well-equipped First Aid box and all staff have been given basic First Aid training by the school pediatrician. In the event of a serious accident, parents or the emergency contact will be telephoned immediately. The Aga Khan Hospital will be used as a treatment centre.
First Aid workshop with Dr. Thabani
Illness
If your child becomes ill during the day, we will call and request that the parent to come for him/her as soon as possible. It is essential that a sick child not remain in school, both for the well-being of the child and the other children in the school. In the event that a parent cannot be reached, we will contact the emergency name that has been provided by the parent.
Medicine & Special Medical Attention
No medicines are administered without written parental consent. We however, appreciate that in certain circumstances e.g. in the case of asthmatic children, immediate attention in the form of inhalers may well be required. Your child's medicine should be marked clearly with their name and written instructions concerning the dosage etc. and should be brought to the school, signed by the parent. We ask all parents to complete the school's Medical Form prior to the child starting school and any necessary medicine for emergency purposes must be noted on the form. Tell us of any change of address, telephone number or place of work so that we may contact you in case of an emergency.
Isolation Periods & Medical Rules
The isolation periods and rules of the school, which must be adhered to by all for the general interest. A doctor's certificate of fitness will be required for absence of more than 3 days due to illness. A child is not allowed to re-enter the school after an infectious disease without a medical certificate. Children returning after such an absence must report to the Head Teacher before going to the class.
ISOLATION PERIODS AND MEDICAL RULES
| Head Lice |
Until head has been completely cleaned and medicated. |
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| Chicken Pox |
Infectious before rash appears |
Minimum of 14 days from onset of rash. No vesicles containing fluids should be present. All lesions should be crusted. Fitness certificate essential. |
| Measles |
Infectious before
rash appears |
Not less than 7 days from the date of appearance of the rash. |
| Mumps |
Infectious before symptoms appears |
Not less than 2 weeks from onset of swelling, provided that one clear week has elapsed since the subsidence of all swelling. |
| Conjunctivitis |
Infectious during symptoms |
Until symptoms have cleared. |
| Ringworm |
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Return when certified cured by the doctor. |
| Hepatitis |
Infectious before hep symptoms appear. |
Minimum 2 weeks. Fitness certificate from a doctor is essential. |
| German Measles |
Infectious before rash appear |
4 days from onset of rash. |
| Scabies |
Transmitted by direct contact or handling or contaminated objects. |
Child may return when certified cured by the pediatrician or dermatologist. |
| Dysentery & Diarrhoeal disease |
Infectious even after symptoms improve. |
Until child has fully recovered and is symptom free. |
| Typhoid Fever |
Water - bome & Feco-oral |
Minimum 2 weeks. Fitness certificate from a doctor is essential. |
| Whooping Cough |
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Atleast 2 weeks from onset of appropriate antibiotic treat-ment; Fitness certificate from a doctor is essential. |
| Diphtheria |
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Until certified fit by a doctor. |
| Poliomyelitis |
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Until certified fit by a doctor. |
SECURITY At Links, we take great care in ensuring that all safety regulations are met and are particularly conscious of providing the highest security measures. Our proximity to the Chinese, Russian and Kuwaiti Consulates provides us with an additionally secure atmosphere. Our building is also connected to a security alarm system that provides instant service incase of emergencies.
Guards
We do, of course, have our own security guards stationed at the gate of the school premises.
Identity Cards
In addition, as a safety precaution, all children are issued with an I.D. card in the first week of the school term. This has to be shown at the main entrance gate by whomever collects the child.
Fire & Emergency Drill
There is a regular Fire and Emergency Drill so that children are aware of the procedures to follow should there ever be a fire or any other kind of emergency. |
