HEALTH EXAMINATIONS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

Preschool, kindergarten, and sixth-grade students, as well as all new enrollees from out of state, are required to have a health examination and immunizations.

Current Student Immunization data is available here.

For more information, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Immunizations website.

Forms

Student Health Examination Form: English

Student Health Examination Form: Spanish

SCHOOL MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

According to School District 45 policy, all medications require a School Medication Authorization Form to be completed by both a parent and the physician before they can be administered at school. A form is required for prescription and over-the-counter medications, including over-the-counter cough drops. If you have any questions, please call the Health Office at your child’s school.

Forms

School Medication Authorization Form: English

School Medication Authorization Form: Spanish

DENTAL EXAMINATIONS

All Illinois children in kindergarten and Grades 2 and 6 are required to have an oral health examination. The examination must be performed by a licensed dentist, who must sign the proof of school dental examination form. Each child is required to present proof of examination by a dentist prior to May 15 of the school year.

For more information, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Oral Health website.

Forms

Dental Examination Form: English

Dental Examination Form: Spanish

Dental Examination Waiver Form: English

Dental Examination Waiver Form: Spanish

VISION EXAMINATIONS

All children enrolling in kindergarten or in school for the first time are required to have an eye exam.

For more information, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Vision & Hearing page.

Forms

Vision Examination Form: English

LEAD SCREENINGS

Lead screening is recommended for children under six; consult your doctor. All Head-Start children are required to have lead screenings completed.

References

• Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire including High Risk Zip Codes – English
• Lead Risk Assessment Questionnaire including High Risk Zip Codes – Spanish

ASTHMA ACTION PLAN

Public Act 099-0843 requires school districts to have an Asthma Emergency Response Protocol in place, provide training to staff on asthma symptoms and treatment every two years, and ask parents of students diagnosed with asthma to provide the school with an Asthma Action Plan annually.

If your child needs to receive medication at school or will be self-carrying/self-administering asthma medication at school, please have the school medication form completed by your child’s physician and complete the parent section.

References

• Asthma Action Plan
• Asthma Response Protocol

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References

• Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan
• Seizure Action Plan
• IHSA/IESA Sport Participation Exam Form
• Measles Fact Sheet from CDC
• Resources for Influenza (Flu)
• Resources for Meningococcal Disease