A. When topical skin products such as sunscreen, diaper ointment and lotion, oral teething medicine, and insect repellent are used, the following requirements shall be met:
- 1. Written parent authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained at least annually;
- 2. The product shall be in the original container and, if provided by the parent, labeled with the child's name;
- 3. Manufacturer's instructions for application shall be followed; and
- 4. Parents shall be informed immediately of any adverse reaction.
- B. The product does not need to be kept locked, but shall be inaccessible to children.
- C. Caregivers without medication administration training may apply the product unless it is a prescription medication, in which case the storing and administration must meet prescription medication requirements of this chapter.
- D. The product shall not be used beyond the expiration date of the product.
- E. Sunscreen shall have a minimum sunburn protection factor (SPF) of 15.
Statutory Authority
§§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-111-750 derived from Virginia Register Volume 26, Issue 7, eff. July 1, 2010; renumbered, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. July 1, 2021.