As the new school year begins we would like to remind our families that PREK and Kindergarten students will be needing their physicals completed by 10/15 or they will not be allowed to return to school following that date. In addition to physical requirements, the State of Illinois also requires vaccination records be up to date by October 15, 2022 as well. Those students who have not be the requirements must be excluded after the 15th of October.
Vaccination Requirements The State of Illinois requires vaccinations to protect children from a variety of diseases before they can enter school. Students must show proof of immunization against up to 12 vaccine-preventable diseases (the number and schedule of these vaccinations depend on a student’s grade and age).
ILLINOIS SCHOOL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
All students MUST have an Illinois physical exam and up-to-date immunization record on file for attendance to school. Now is a great time to schedule physical and immunization appointments so that your child will be ready to attend school in the fall.
Preschool:
● Physical exam on an Illinois form with immunizations is required every 2 years while in preschool.
● Complete up-to-date immunization record.
Kindergarten:
● Physical exam on an Illinois form within one year prior to the first day of school with an updated immunization record including:
Two doses of the Varicella vaccine and Two doses of the MMR vaccine,
Four doses of Polio Vaccine,
Four doses of DPT/Dtap Vaccine. Due October 15, 2022.
● Dental Exam on an Illinois Dental Exam form dated between November 15, 2021 – May 15, 2022 and turned in by May 15, 2023.
● Vision Exam by an Eye Dr. on an Illinois Eye exam form completed within the previous year and turned in by October 15, 2022.
1st Grade:
No additional physical/Immunization requirements if up-to-date.
2nd Grade:
● Dental Exam on an Illinois Dental Exam form dated between November 15, 2021 – May 15, 2023 and turned in by May 15, 2023.
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade: No additional physical/Immunization requirements if up-to-date
6th Grade:
● Physical Exam (Sports Physical form not acceptable) must be on the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam form and done within one year prior to the first day of school with up-to-date immunizations including One dose of Tdap vaccine,
One dose of Meningococcal vaccine after 11th birthday (If your child turns eleven after October 15, you must submit proof of an upcoming scheduled appointment)
Two doses of Varicella vaccine,
Two doses of MMR vaccine and
Three doses of Hepatitis B at the required intervals. Due October 15, 2022.
● Dental exam on an Illinois Dental Exam Form dated between November 15, 2021 - May 15, 2023. Must be turned in by May 15, 2023.
7th and 8th Grade: No additional physical/Immunization requirements if up-to-date.
Vaccination Requirements The State of Illinois requires vaccinations to protect children from a variety of diseases before they can enter school. Students must show proof of immunization against up to 12 vaccine-preventable diseases (the number and schedule of these vaccinations depend on a student’s grade and age).
ILLINOIS SCHOOL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
All students MUST have an Illinois physical exam and up-to-date immunization record on file for attendance to school. Now is a great time to schedule physical and immunization appointments so that your child will be ready to attend school in the fall.
Preschool:
● Physical exam on an Illinois form with immunizations is required every 2 years while in preschool.
● Complete up-to-date immunization record.
Kindergarten:
● Physical exam on an Illinois form within one year prior to the first day of school with an updated immunization record including:
Two doses of the Varicella vaccine and Two doses of the MMR vaccine,
Four doses of Polio Vaccine,
Four doses of DPT/Dtap Vaccine. Due October 15, 2022.
● Dental Exam on an Illinois Dental Exam form dated between November 15, 2021 – May 15, 2022 and turned in by May 15, 2023.
● Vision Exam by an Eye Dr. on an Illinois Eye exam form completed within the previous year and turned in by October 15, 2022.
1st Grade:
No additional physical/Immunization requirements if up-to-date.
2nd Grade:
● Dental Exam on an Illinois Dental Exam form dated between November 15, 2021 – May 15, 2023 and turned in by May 15, 2023.
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade: No additional physical/Immunization requirements if up-to-date
6th Grade:
● Physical Exam (Sports Physical form not acceptable) must be on the State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Exam form and done within one year prior to the first day of school with up-to-date immunizations including One dose of Tdap vaccine,
One dose of Meningococcal vaccine after 11th birthday (If your child turns eleven after October 15, you must submit proof of an upcoming scheduled appointment)
Two doses of Varicella vaccine,
Two doses of MMR vaccine and
Three doses of Hepatitis B at the required intervals. Due October 15, 2022.
● Dental exam on an Illinois Dental Exam Form dated between November 15, 2021 - May 15, 2023. Must be turned in by May 15, 2023.
7th and 8th Grade: No additional physical/Immunization requirements if up-to-date.