HEALTH EXAMINATIONS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

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

Health examinations must be completed within one year prior to the first day of school.

For specific immunization requirements according to your child’s age/grade level, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health Website.

To assist in finding an appointment for your child’s immunizations and physical exam, please visit the DuPage County Health Department or the VNA Health Clinic for available resources and services.

View current Student Health Immunization data.

Forms

Student Health Examination Form: English

Student Health Examination Form: Spanish

SCHOOL MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

Per District 45 policy, a School Medication Authorization Form must be completed by both a parent and a physician before any medication can be administered at school. This requirement applies to prescription and over-the-counter medications, including over-the-counter cough drops. For questions, contact 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
• Understanding Type 1 Diabetes-for Parents and Guardians