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Resources:
Community Health Centers: North | South | West
School Based Health Centers
State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination
School-Based Dental Program Forms:
Dental Parent Consent: English | Spanish
Dental Parent Authorization: English | Spanish
Proof of School Dental Examination: English | Spanish
Dental Parent Letter: English | Spanish
2007-2008 MINIMUM HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL
Printout versions of the Minimum Health Requirements for School: English | Spanish
Research shows that healthy students have better attendance and perform better in school, academically. Children must have proof of required immunizations and health exams before October 15, 2007, or they will face exclusion from school. Please remember that a healthy child is a healthy learner.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
To be received upon entry to school:
- entering schools in the State of Illinois for the first time at any
grade level
- entering kindergarten or 1st grade, 5th grade, and 9th grade
(ages 5, 10, 15 for ungraded programs)
- entering preschool up to age 6 (physical exam and lead screenings)
NEW DENTAL REQUIREMENT:
Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade students must have a dental exam completed by a licensed dentist by May 15, 2008.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Diptheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Tetanus (DTP/Td)
- 4 or more doses
- The last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the
4th birthday
- A booster is required every 10 years
Polio Vaccine
- 3 or more doses
- The last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the
4th birthday
Measles
- 1 dose received at 12 months or later
- Second dose received no less than 1 month after the first dose
- The second dose of MMR should be given between 4 and 6 years of age.
Rubella
- 1 dose received at 12 months or later
Mumps
- 1 dose received at 12 months or later
Hepatitis B
- Required for all students
- #1 Dose - immediately
- #2 Dose - 1-2 months after dose #1
- #3 Dose - 4-6 months after dose #1
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
- Required for students entering preschool, kindergarten. It is also required for 1st- 2nd- 3rd-4th and 5th grade students, if not received in kindergarten.
HIB (Haemophillus Influenza, Type B)
- Required for students entering preschool and kindergarten
(not required after age 5)
- 3 doses or more for series
- If not received before 15 months old; only one dose required after 15 months old
If you have any questions, first call your local school nurse or call Coordinated School Health at: 773-553-1830.
Source: Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois Department of Public Health
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