Health Requirements for School Enrollment

 

       The Code Of Virginia requires that all students enrolling in school provide proof of meeting the required school health entry requirements (immunizations and physical exam) before starting.  Parents are responsible for providing documentation that all the required immunizations are up to date, or that a medical or religious exemption has been obtained.  There are some new changes which are listed below.

IMMUNIZATION:

* A second dose of varicella vaccine (chicken pox) is required before entering kindergarten.

* A second dose of mumps vaccine is required before entering kindergarten.

* Four doses of polio vaccine are required, with one dose being administered after the 4th birthday. (kindergarten- 12th)

* Four doses of DTaP vaccine are required, with one dose being administered after the 4th birthday. (kindergarten- 12th)

 

PHYSICAL:

* Every student is required to have a Virginia School Health Physical performed within 12 months of school entry.

* A child that attended preschool and has a Virginia School Health Physical that was done within 12 months of school starting may be allowed to use that physical.  If it is older than 12 months (August- August) a new physical is required.

 

     The school district has the right to exclude children from school or prevent them from enrolling if these health requirements are not met.  It is strongly advised that you call your doctor or health department to make an appointment as soon as possible to get these requirements completed. 

 

                           ***Bedford County Health Department***

                                            April through August

                              KINDERGARTEN IMMUNIZATIONS

                                                           &

                              5TH GRADE TDAP VACCINATIONS

                                           Every 2nd & 4th Monday

                                              8:30 am - 11:30 am 

                                              1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

                     *Please bring immunization record and insurance card*

 

***6th grade students are required to have tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) booster immunization prior to school entry if at least five years have passed since last shot.

 

REMINDERS for MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

* All medicine must be kept in the original container.

*Please don't send medication to school by the child.  A parent or guardian needs to bring the medication to school. 

*A physician's authorization is required for all prescription medication.

*A parent/ guardian's signature is required before medication will be administered.

* Medicine must be picked up at the end of the school year; any medicine not picked up will be discarded.

*The Authorization to Administer Medication form is only good for one school year.

*Any changes in medicine dosage must have a physician order.  Each medicine requires its own form.

* Non-prescription medication will be given according to the directions on the box unless accompanied by a physician's order instructing to do differently.

* Acetaminophen and emergency use antihistamine are available in the school clinic providing there is written permission on file (form may be obtained from school nurse).