With school starting right around the corner, here is a reminder for the health requirements for students registered in Illinois schools.
Requirements by Grade Level:
Kindergarten Students (K)
• Physical Exam (Parents please complete the Health History portion, sign and date)
• Complete Up to date Immunization Record signed or stamped by a doctor
• Dental Exam on Illinois Form due by May 15, 2022
• Eye Exam on Illinois Form completed by October 15 of the school year
Second Grade Students (2nd)
• Dental Exam on Illinois Form due by May 15, 2022
Sixth Grade Students (6th)
• Physical Exam (Sports Physical not acceptable) (Parents please complete the Health History portion, sign and date).
• Complete Up to date Immunization Record signed or stamped by a doctor
• Dental Exam on Illinois Form due by May 15, 2022
Ninth Grade Students (9th)
• Physical Exam (Sports Physical not acceptable) (Parents please complete the Health History portion, sign and date)
• Complete updated Immunization Record signed or stamped by a doctor
• Dental Exam on Illinois Form due by May 15, 2022
Twelfth Grade Students (12th)
• Complete Immunization Record signed or stamped by a doctor, showing two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine with the 1st dose being on or after the 11th birthday & second dose on or after the 16th birthday UNLESS the first dose was administered after the age 16 years then one dose is required
Religious/Medical Exemptions:
If your child does not receive immunizations for religious reasons, a parent and health care provider must complete the “Illinois Certificate of Religious Exemption to Required Immunizations and/or Examinations” form prior to the first day of school. This form may not be used for personal or philosophical reasons. Illinois does not allow for such exemptions.
Medical Authorization Form
If your child needs to take medication during school, a new medication authorization form is needed each school year. No medications will be given to students without proper authorization from a health care provider, this includes over-the-counter medications and cough drops. If your child uses an inhaler for Asthma or an Epi-Pen for allergies contact the school health staff.