A new Illinois physical exam is required. Forms are available at the office. There is a 30 day time limit to have these completed. A copy of your child’s immunizations will be needed at the time of the physical. If there are new immunizations that might be required, they will be started then. Below are the immunizations/physicals required for 6th-8th grade.
I. Physical Examination by a licensed physician
II. Dental Examinations are a state requirement for Sixth Grade
III. Immunizations:
A. DIPHTHERIA, TETANUS AND PERTUSSIS (DPT)
B. POLIO MYELITIS (Oral Vaccine - TOPV)
C. MEASLES (Red or 7 Day), RUBELLA (German or 3 Day), MUMPS (MMR)
D. HEPATITIS B (series of three injections)
ALL immunization dates must be posted on the Health Examination Form and
signed by the health care provider certifying the immunizations were given.
The medical history area of the physical exam must be completed and signed
by the parent/guardian.
GRUNDY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC - Immunizations
for DPT, Polio, MMR, HIB, and Hepatitis B prevent these serious diseases
and their crippling effects. The Health Department provides immunizations
for the residents of the county every Wednesday. Call 941-3400 to make
an appointment. Immunizations will be administered according to the recommendations
of the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Failure to comply with the following requirements by the first day of
school will result in your child not being able to attend school, unless
exception is granted.
