Required Immunizations
Per Illinois state law and District 152 board policy 7:100, children entering preschool, kindergarten and 6th and grades must have a completed physical examination and proof of vaccination on file with the school health office before the first day of school.
Below is a list of the state immunization and examination requirements by grade level:
Early Childhood:
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis/whooping cough (DtaP); four doses, with last one given on or after second birthday
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); one dose, with first one given on or after first birthday but before age 2
Polio (IPV/OPV); three doses, with last dose given on or after second birthday
Hepatitis B series; three doses, with the third dose given on or after six months of age
Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib); three to four doses
Varicella (Chicken Pox); one dose given on or after 12 months of age OR doctor-verified evidence of disease with date
Lead screening assessment (if not given previously)
Physical exam*
Kindergarten and 1st Grade:
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis/whooping cough (DtaP); four doses, with last one given on or after fourth birthday
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); two doses, with first one given on or after first birthday and second one given no less than four weeks later
Polio (IPV/OPV); three doses, with last dose given on or after fourth birthday
Varicella (Chicken Pox); two doses, with first dose given on or after first birthday and second dose given no less than four weeks later OR doctor-verified evidence of disease with date
Physical exam* (pertains to 1st grade only if first entrance into school)
Dental exam** (Kindergarten only)
Vision exam*** (pertains to 1st grade only if first entrance into school)
2nd Grade:
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis/whooping cough (DtaP); four doses, with last one given on or after fourth birthday
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); two doses, with first one given on or after first birthday and second one given no less than four weeks later
Polio (IPV/OPV); three doses, with last dose given on or after fourth birthday
Varicella (Chicken Pox); two doses, with first dose given on or after first birthday and second dose given no less than four weeks later OR doctor-verified evidence of disease with date
Dental exam**
3rd, 4th and 5th Grades:
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis/whooping cough (DtaP); four doses, with last one given on or after fourth birthday
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); two doses, with first one given on or after first birthday and second one given no less than four weeks later
Polio (IPV/OPV); three doses, with last dose given on or after fourth birthday
Varicella (Chicken Pox); two doses, with first dose given on or after first birthday and second dose given no less than four weeks later OR doctor-verified evidence of disease with date
6th and 7th Grades:
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis/whooping cough (DtaP); four doses, with last one given on or after fourth birthday
Tdap immunization; one dose
Hepatitis B series (three injections at appropriate intervals)
Meningococcal immunization; one dose
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); two doses, with first one given on or after first birthday and second one given no less than four weeks later
Polio (IPV/OPV); three doses, with last dose given on or after fourth birthday
Varicella (Chicken Pox); two doses, with first dose given on or after first birthday and second dose given no less than four weeks later OR doctor-verified evidence of disease with date
Physical exam* (for students entering 6th grade)
Dental exam** (for students entering 6th grade)
8th Grade:
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis/whooping cough (DtaP); four doses, with last one given on or after fourth birthday
Tdap immunization; one dose
Hepatitis B series (three injections at appropriate intervals)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR); two doses, with first one given on or after first birthday and second one given no less than four weeks later
Polio (IPV/OPV); three doses, with last dose given on or after fourth birthday
Varicella (Chicken Pox); two doses, with first dose given on or after first birthday and second dose given no less than four weeks later OR doctor-verified evidence of disease with date
*PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
All students entering early childhood, kindergarten, 6th and 9th grades are required by the state of Illinois to have a health exam performed and signed by a licensed physician. The physical exam must have been completed within one year prior to the first day of school. The physical must be completely filled out, including the parent portion, to be considered in compliance.
**DENTAL EXAMINATIONS
Students in kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grades must present proof of an examination by a dentist sometime during the school year and no later than May 15. The dental exam must have been completed within 18 months of the May 15th deadline.
***VISION EXAMINATIONS
Students entering kindergarten or upon first entry into an Illinois school at any grade level must present proof of an eye examination by a licensed physician or optometrist prior to October 15. The eye exam must have been completed within one year of the October 15th deadline.
For more information about recommended vaccines and the diseases they prevent, visit the Centers for Disease Control website:
For children under the age of 6:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
For children 7-18 years old:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/downloads/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf