IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REGARDING IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

5 doses 4 doses 3 doses 2 doses 2 doses 1 dose

Kindergarten through 12th Grade

(DTP) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Polio vaccine

Hepatitis B vaccine series (or alternate 2 dose series) (MMR) Measles, Mumps, Rubella Varicella (required for K through 11th grade) Varicella (required for 12th grade)

Immunizations must be presented on a DH 680 state form. Also, any student entering Florida schools for the first time must present a School Entry Health Exam

(form DH 3040) performed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment. Students

transferring from within the state of Florida or students who are considered homeless should be given a 30 day temporary exemption in order for immunization and physical records to be requested/obtained.

1 dose

**7th through 12th Grade**

Additional requirements:

(Tdap) Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (7th through 12th)

IMPORTANT!

Sixth (6th) graders must have a Tdap before entering 7th grade. Immunization dates must be turned in to the school clinic on a DH 680 state form obtained at the time of immunization. Call your pediatrician, Health Department or local clinic today for an appointment- DO NOT DELAY!!

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING ST. LUCIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

SCHOOL HEALTH EXAMINATION (to comply with Florida statute 1003.22)

Any student entering Florida schools for the first time (initial enterers and students transferring from another state or another country) must present proof of a School Entry Health Examination performed within the last 12 months prior to enrollment in school. The Student Physical Examination Form DH 3040 is the acceptable form and is in circulation in physician's offices and the county health units. If a student presents a physical examination report performed in the last 12 months that is similar to the DH 3040 form with much of the same health information included, that form can be accepted. If there is any question as to whether the form is acceptable, do not exclude the child; the form should be set aside to be reviewed by the School Health Nurse. *A 30-day exemption may be granted at the school sites for students transferring to a SLC school from another county in Florida in order to allow records from the previous county to be requested and received or the parent or guardian to present the certificate to school officials. Also, students who are experiencing homelessness and students who are known to the department, as defined in s. 39.0016, shall be given a temporary exemption for 30 school days. The student will be temporarily excluded from school after the 30 days if an appropriate Health Examination form is not received from the previous county or provided to the school by that time. ** Students shall be exempt from the requirement of a health exam upon written request of the parent stating objections on religious grounds.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS (to comply with Florida statute 1003.22)

Prior to attendance in Florida schools, each child must present, or have on file with the school, a Florida Certificate of Immunization (DH form 680) showing immunization compliance. When transferring from other counties within Florida the parent will be requested to sign a 30-day exemption form at the school site in order for the student to be admitted to class until the Certificate of Immunization is sent to the school from the previous school district or presented to the school by the parent. Also, students who are experiencing homelessness and students who are known to the department, as defined in s. 39.0016, shall be given a temporary exemption for 30 school days. School personnel are encouraged to assist parents in obtaining the required forms mentioned above by providing them with a list of cooperating physicians and clinics that provide school physicals and immunizations.

Mandatory exclusion from school is required by Florida law after the expiration of the 30-day exemption and/or the immunization record is received and the student is not in compliance with the Florida state required grade/age appropriate immunizations.

*NOTE: A 30 day immunization exemption for immunizations cannot be given to students if they are:

1) entering school for the first time (initial enterer). 2) transferring in from another state. 3) transferring in from another country. These students must provide the school with an updated Immunization Record (DH 680 form) certifying compliance with the Florida Compulsory School Immunization Law in order to be admitted or allowed to attend school. ** Students shall be exempt from the immunization requirement if they present to the school a valid DH Form 681 for religious exemption from immunizations. This form is obtained from the SLC Health Department. Parents can call 462-3800 for an appointment.

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SCHOOL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

Students who are:

Immunizations Requirements

School Physical Requirements

Notes

Entering school for the very first time (initial enterers)

Entering school from another country

-must meet Florida state grade level requirements -should be submitted on a DH 680 form

-must meet grade level requirements before entering, documented on a DH 680 form

-physical must be done within a year prior to enrollment -Florida school physical form DH 3040 preferred -if an alternate form is used, it can be accepted if it is similar to the DH 3040 form -must have school physical DH 3040 done within a year before entering -if alternate form is used, it can be accepted if it is similar to the DH 3040 form

If there is any question as to whether the physical form is acceptable, do not exclude the child; the form should be set aside to be reviewed by the School Health Nurse.

If there is any question as to whether the physical form is acceptable, do not exclude the child; the form should be set aside to be reviewed by the School Health Nurse.

Transferring from a school in St. Lucie County, including private schools Transferring from another county in Florida

Transferring from another state in the U.S.

-must meet grade level requirements -immunization record (DH 680) should be transferred in the cumulative record from the previous school All counties in the state of Florida have the same immunization requirements -Immunization records should be transferred from the previous school/county. The FASTER system can/should be used -parents are given a 30 day exemption form. If records are not received after 30 days, parent should provide a shot record on a DH 680 form within the next two weeks *Certified 680 Form may be available for print out on FLSHOTS website -must meet grade level requirements before entering, documented on a DH 680 form . Parents should be directed to get the dates transferred onto the correct form at their doctor, clinic or Health Dept

Considered homeless (as defined by FS 1003.01)

-are given a 30 day exemption to allow for transfer of records or for obtaining required immunizations on a DH 680 form

-physical form (DH3040) or acceptable alternative should be transferred in the cumulative record from the previous school

If transferring from a public school, the immunization dates and physical date should also be available on the Skyward health screen

-Physical should be transferred from the previous school/county. The FASTER system can/should be used. -parents are given a 30 day exemption form. If records are not received after 30 days, parent should provide a physical preferably on a DH 3040 form within the next two weeks

If the FASTER system is used, place a copy of the FASTER in the health record. Immunization dates should be entered on the computer health screen. A "T" (for transfer) can be entered for the physical if an exam date is not provided.

-physical must be done within a year prior to enrollment -Florida school physical form DH 3040 preferred -if alternate form is used, it can be accepted if it is similar to the DH 3040 form

If there is any question as to whether the form is acceptable, do not exclude the child; the form should be set aside for review by the School Health Nurse

-are given a 30 day exemption to allow for transfer of records or for obtaining a physical

Shot dates may be available for print out on the FLSHOTS website

Additional notes: -

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Permanent medical exemption from any/all immunizations can be obtained from the child's doctor or clinic and documented on the DH 680 form, in the appropriate section and signed by the physician Religious exemption for immunizations can only be obtained from the SLC Health Department and documented on DH 681 form Exemption from health exam requires written request by parent based on religious grounds

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