2009 - 2010 Health and Dental Examinations Immunization Information |
The required health examinations, immunizations, and lead screening may be obtained at the doctor's office or clinic of your choice and must be completed on form IL444-4737 (R-01-05). |
| Health Exams |
A student must have a physical health examination within one year prior to entering:
A pre-school program
Kindergarten
Sixth Grade (6th)
Ninth Grade (9th)
Students new to the school district, regardless of age or grade, must show proof of exam and immunizations within 30 days of registration. |
| Immunizations |
Students must show proof of basic immunizations and required boosters for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Red Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (required for pre-school only), Varicella (required for pre-school through 7th grades) and Hepatitis B (required for pre-school and 5th - 12th grades.) |
| Lead Screening |
Students entering pre-school and kindergarten must show proof of lead screening. It is mandatory for students living in zip codes 61101,61102,61103, and 61104. |
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IMPORTANT The State of Illinois and the Rockford Public Schools have established an exclusion date of October 15th to meet the requirements for health examinations and imunizations.
NO APPOINTMENT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED |
| Dental Exams |
All Illinois children in Kindergarten, 2nd, adn 6th grades are required to have an oral health exam by a licensed dentist prior to May 15th of the school year. If a child fails to present proof of exam, the school may hold the child's report card until written proof is established or until proof that an exam will take place within 60 days of May 15th deadline. |
| Eye Exams |
All children enrolling in kindergarten and any student enrolling for the first time in a public, private, or parochial school are required to have an eye exam before October 15th of the school year. If a child fails to present proof of exam, the school may hold the child's report card until written proof is established or until proof that an exam will take place within 60 days of the October 15th deadline. |
| Waiver |
The Department of Public Health shall establish a waiver for children who show and undue burden or lack of access to obtain either a dental or eye exam. |
| Objections |
Children, whose parents or legal guardians object to health or dental examinations, or to the required immunizations, may submit a letter explaining their religious beliefs and request an exception to the law. |
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| Places to go: |
Your doctor's office
Crusader Clinic - Phone: 815.490.1600
Winnebago Cty.Health Dept.Phone: 815.720.4000
Blackhawk Park School Linked-Health Center Phone:815.972.7200
Walk-In Clinics- See yellow pages
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile - Phone:815.971-5800
Please call to make appointment
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| Questions: |
If you have any questions please contact the Health Services Department at, 815-966-5253. |
