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Health Requirements
Dental Exam Required by the State of Illinois
The State of Illlinois requires that all students in Kindergarten, second and sixth grades have an oral health examination performed by a licensed dentist. For the 2009-2010 school year the exam must be performed sometime after November 15, 2008, and before May 15, 2010.
Following your child’s exam, please have your dentist fill out the form required by the State (available by clicking here) and return it to the Health Office of his/her school no later than May 15 of each school year. Exam forms are also available there.
In addition, if you need a referral to find a dentist or financial assistance to obtain your child’s exam, please contact your school’s Health Office for assistance from the nurse.
Vision Examinations
As of January 1, 2008, the State of Illinois has required that all students entering kindergarten or entering school for the first time from out of state shall have an eye examination before October 15th of the school year.
Physical Examinations
A physical examination is required for entrance into Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, and/or when transferring from an out of state school. The health history portion of the physical examination form must be completed and signed by the parent in order for the physical to be valid. The exam must be dated within one year prior to the date the student enters school.
At the beginning of the 2007-08 school year, the State of Illinois enacted Public Act 095-0422 which changed the year of the required physical examination for students from “prior to entering 5th grade” to “prior to entering 6th grade.” This means that 4th graders are NO LONGER required to have a physical before entering 5th grade. They will, however, need one the following year when they enter 6th grade.
Physical Examinations may be acquired through your primary medical provider. If you do not have a primary medical provider, you may contact your school nurse or the DuPage County Health Department for referrals to local health clinics that provide such services.
The Illinois Department of Public Health Physical Examination Form can be obtained from the Forms Section of this website or by clicking here.
Immunization Requirements for Preschool
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus: 4 doses of DTP/DtaP
Polio: minimum of 3 doses of IPV
Measles: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Mumps: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Rubella: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Hepatitis B: 3 doses received at proper intervals
Haemophilus Influenza B: HIB vaccine appropriate to age
Chicken Pox: Varicella immunization is required prior to entrance to preschool: 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday, or physician’s statement verifying disease history, or laboratory evidence of varicella immunity.
Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus: 4 or more doses of DTP/DtaP with the last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the 4th birthday
Polio: 4 or more doses of IPV with the last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the 4th birthday
Measles: 2 doses: the first dose received on or after the 1st birthday; second dose no less than 28 days later (usually given as MMR)
Mumps:1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Rubella: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Hepatitis B: No requirements
Haemophilus Influenza B: Hib immunization not required after 5th birthday
Chicken Pox: Varicella immunization is required prior to entrance to kindergarten: 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday, or physician’s statement verifying disease history, or laboratory evidence of varicella immunity
Immunization Requirements for 1st – 5th
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus: 3 or more doses of DTP/DtaP or Td with the last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the 4th birthday
Polio: 3 doses or more of IPV with the last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the 4th birthday
Measles: 2 doses: the first dose received on or after the 1st birthday; second dose no less than 28 days later (usually given as MMR)
Mumps: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Rubella: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Hepatitis B: Required for entrance into Early Childhood classes and grades 5-12
Chicken Pox: Varicella immunization is required prior to entrance to grades 1 through 7: 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday, or physician’s statement verifying disease history, or laboratory evidence of varicella immunity.
Immunization Requirements for 6th – 12th
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus: 3 or more doses of DTP/DtaP or Td with the last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the 4th birthday. Td booster every 10 years thereafter.
Polio: 3 doses or more of Polio with the last dose qualifying as a booster and received on or after the 4th birthday
Measles: 2 doses: the first dose received on or after the 1st birthday; second dose no less than 28 days later (usually given as MMR)
Mumps: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Rubella: 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday (usually given as MMR)
Hepatitis: 3 doses received at proper intervals
Chicken Pox: For school year 2009-2010, a varicella immunization is required for students entering preschool through 7th grade or physician’s statement verifying disease history, or laboratory evidence of varicella immunity.
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