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Immunization Information
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ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HEALTH and DENTAL EXAMINATIONS
IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION
2007-2008
Health Exams- A student must have a physical health examination within one year prior to entering:
1) A pre-school program
2) Kindergarten
3) Fifth Grade (age 10 for special education)
4) Ninth Grade (age 15 for special education)
5) 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, kindergarten, 1st - 5th 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.
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.
Dental Exams- All Illinois children in Kindergarten, 2nd, and 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 in second or sixth grade 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 May 15th deadline.
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).
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 immunizations. No appointment cards will be accepted.
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