IMMUNIZATIONS AND PHYSICAL EXAMS
The requirements regarding immunization for students in the District will
comply with the
standards adopted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Every
student will present
proof of having received immunization for preventable communicable
diseases.
The school staff will apprise parents of their obligation in these areas
and will furnish the
necessary forms and keep records of compliance. If the student’s physical
condition is such
that any one or more of the immunizing agents should not be administered,
the examining
physician will so state on the examination form.
All students must provide documentation of two doses of live measles virus
vaccine. The first
dose must have been given no earlier than 12 months and the second dose no
less than one month
later; OR must provide proof of disease with a doctor’s note and blood
titer results.
Students who will be entering Kindergarten or Sixth Grade are required to
have the following
immunizations administered prior to starting school in August. The health
exam form must be
dated and signed by the physician. The upper left-hand box should be
completed and signed by
a parent. Any student who does not comply
with Immunization and Physical Examination
Requirements by the first day of school will be excluded from school until
required health
forms are presented to the District.
Also, effective July 1, 2005, all children in kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th
grades must have a
dental examination. A copy of such exam must be on file with the school
nurse prior to the
start of school.
KINDERGARTEN:
Polio: Has received three or more doses of TOPV with the
las tdose being a booster and having
been received after the fourth birthday, but prior to school entrance.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP): Has received four or
more doses with the last dose
being a booster and having been received after the fourth birthday but
prior to school
entrance. If DT is given, a doctor’s note must accompany health form
indicating
contraindication of Pertussis.
Measles (Rubeola): Has received two measles vaccines as
described above. (ALL STUDENTS).
Rubella (3-Day): Has received rubella vaccine at one year
of age or later.
Mumps: Has received vaccine at one year of age or later, or
had the disease. Proof of
disease must be provided by a doctor’s note and blood titer result.
Chicken Pox: Must show proof of having received the
Chickenpox (Varicella) vaccine or signed
verification from a licensed physician stating the child has already
had chickenpox
prior to entrance to kindergarten.
SIXTH GRADE:
Polio: Has received three or more doses of TOPV with the
last dose being a booster and having
been received on or after the fourth birthday.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTP): Has received three or
more doses of DTP or DT with the
last dose being a booster and having been received on or after the fourth
birthday. If ten
years have elapsed since the last booster, an additional booster is
required.
Measles (Rubeola): Has received two doses of live measles
virus vaccine with the first dose
administered not earlier than 12 months of age and the second dose no less
than one month
later; OR proof of disease provided by a doctor’s note and blood titer
test.
Rubella (3-Day): Has received rubella vaccine at one year
of age or later.
Mumps: Has received vaccine at one year of age or later, or
had the disease. Proof of
disease must be provided with a doctor’s note and blood titer test.
Hepatitis B: The complete set of three Hepatitis B shots
before entering 5th grade.
All students entering Kindergarten and Sixth Grade
must have a physical examination according to state requirements. Parent(s)/guardian(s)
are encouraged to have their child/children undergo a dental examination,
as it is now mandatory for kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade students by
April 15th.
Doctors who see patients on Illinois Public Aide
Dr. Becker
Rockford Clinic
1-815-971-2000
Center for Sight and Hearing
8038 Macintosh Lane
Rockford, IL
815-332-6800
