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Immunizations & Physicals


New York State Requirements for School Entry

  • 3 doses of diphtheria
  • 3 doses of polio (IPV, OPV, or any combination of IPV and OPV)
  • 2 doses of measles (1 dose required for Pre K)
  • 1 dose of mumps and rubella
  • 3 doses of hepatitis B (Hep B)

In addition:

Students who are entering 6th grade and who are 11 years of age or older must receive an immunization containing tetanus toxoids, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap).  10 year old students who are entering 6th grade must be immunized when they turn 11.

1 dose of varicella (chicken pox) for students born on or after 1/1/98 AND for students born on or after 1/1/94 entering (repeating or transferring into) the 6th grade, and students in gradeless classes born on or after 1/1/94 and age equivalent of the 6th grade.

 
Screenings

Screenings are conducted for  vision, hearing, height, and weight.  Scoliosis screening is done each year on students grades 5 through 9.  Referrals for further evaluation are made if there is a deviation from normal.

 
Required Physical Examinations

Physical examinations, or health appraisals, are required for all new entrants, in addition to grades Kindergarten, 2nd & 4th.

 
Dental Certificates

Dental Certificates are requested for new entrants, in addition to grades Kindergarten, 2nd & 4th