Required Immunizations and Examinations

Immunization-Requirements

A student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) shall present proof that the student received a health examination, with proof of the immunizations against, and screenings for, preventable communicable diseases, as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Please refer to Board of Education Policy 7:100, Health, Eye and Dental Examinations, Immunizations, and Exclusion of Students.

All New Students:

  • Must provide proof of compliance regardless of grade they are entering.
  • Eye exams are required for students entering an Illinois school for the first time.
  • Students who are coming from out of state or out of country will have 30 days from the day of registration to comply with requirements.

ECE and Bright Futures:

  • Current physical August 14, 2023 or later)
  • DPTvaccine (4 or more doses required- the last booster on or after the 4th birthday)
  • Polio vaccine (3 or more doses with the last one on or after the 4th birthday)
  • MMRvaccine (1 required)
  • Hepatitis B (3 doses required)
  • HIB-if none received before 15 months, only 1 dose required from age 15 to 59 months of age. Not required after age 5.
  • PCV-if none received before age 24 months, only 1 dose required from 24 to 59 months of age. Not required after age 5.
  • Chickenpox vaccine (1 required) or note from physician indicating the student has already had chickenpox
  • A statement from physician that child has been screened for lead poisoning

Kindergarten:

  • Current dental exam is required by the State of Illinois (November 15, 2023 or later)
  • Current eye exam (August 14, 2023 or later)
  • Current physical (August 14, 2023 or later)
  • DPTvaccine (4 or more doses required- the last booster on or after the 4th birthday) ● Polio vaccine (4 or more doses with the last one on or after the 4th birthday)
  • MMRvaccine (2 required)
  • Chickenpox vaccine (2 required) or note from physician indicating the student has already had chickenpox

2nd Grade:

  • A current dental exam is required by the State of Illinois (November 15, 2023 or later)