ATTENTION INCOMING
2008/2009
KINDERGARTEN PARENTS
To: Parents of Incoming KINDERGARTEN Students
Regarding: IMMUNIZATIONS, PHYSICAL AND DENTAL EXAMS |
A physical exam and required immunizations must be completed by registration in August. Along with the physical exam all children 6 months to 6 years are required to show documented proof of a lead screen and blood lead level test results if the screen indicates one is needed.
Illinois State law requires immunizations against Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Polio, Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Chicken Pox before school entry. The dates must be certified by a physician or health professional.
Dental Exams must be completed after Jan 1, 2008 and submitted to your child’s school by May 15, 2009.
The MINIMUM requirements for immunizations are:
DTaP: (Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus) 4 or more doses with the last dose given
after the 4th birthday
POLIO: 3 or more doses with the last one given after the 4th birthday
MMR: (Measles or Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella) 1 dose after the 1st birthday and 1
booster dose prior to entry into kindergarten
Hepatitis B: 3 doses given at the appropriate intervals
Varicella: (Chicken Pox vaccine) 1 dose after the 1st birthday, or written proof
of disease by physician
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TCHD Immunization Schedule
Registration will be held in August at your child’s school. The first step in registering you child will be to check for the above requirements. Therefore, please schedule appointments as soon as possible. A physical or dental exam completed now will meet the requirements.
Any child lacking immunizations must receive at least one dose and present a schedule to receive the remaining doses to remain in school. If the schedule is not kept the child will be excluded
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHILDS PROJECTED SCHOOL TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO ATTEND KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP!!!!
Kindergarten Round-up Dates
Sunset School- April 7, 8 and 11
Willow School- TBA
Starke School- April 22 and 24
Dirksen School- April 21 and 22
CB Smith School- April 21 and 22
Jefferson School- April 15 and 22
If your child has any of the following conditions please see the school health center at round up or leave your number with school secretary so we can contact you.
Asthma
Bleeding Disorders
Diabetes
Seizures
Spina Bifida
Takes medication during the school day
We look forward to meeting you!
