Nurse

Dear Parents and Guardians of New Entrants:

Welcome to St. Anthony of Padua School.  Attached are health forms to be completed and returned to the school nurse.  The school is required by New York State Public Health Law to have on file acceptable proof of immunization on each student upon entering school, and to identify and exclude from school any child that does not have evidence of the following:

  1. Diphtheria: 3 or more doses required.  A Pertussis booster, in the form of a Tdap vaccine is required for all students born on or after 1/1/94 and who are entering 6th grade.
  2. Polio:  3 or more doses required.
  3. Measles, Mumps, Rubella:  2 doses of live Measles, 1 does of live Mumps and 1 dose of live Rubella are required.
  4. Hepatitis B:  3 doses are required for all children born on or after 1/1/93.
  5. Varicella (Chicken Pox):  1 dose required for all children born on or after 1/1/98.  Any new student born on or after 1/1/94 entering the district is required to have 1 dose.
  6. Tuberculin Test:  A negative Tuberculin PPD test performed within 12 months of entry, where indicated by N.Y.S. and C.D.C. guidelines or signed waiver stating not at risk (see attached).  BCG does not preclude a tuberculin test.  Any positive reading warrants a chest x-ray.

The PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM, including Body Mass Index (BMI), is required for all new students.  Examinations performed during the calendar year of entry are acceptable.  If the exam form is not received by the school nurse, your child will automatically be scheduled for a health inspection by the school district’s physician.  Immunizations and diagnostic testing are not provided by the school district.

The EMERGENCY INFORMATION CARD is of great importance.  Please complete and return promptly.

The ILLNESS REFERENCE SHEET list health policies.  Parents and students are urged to fully acquaint themselves with these policies.  The Illness Referece Sheet is located as a separate link unter the title Nurse.

The DENTAL EXAM FORM should be completed and returned before the end of the school year.

It is our goal to provide a healthy and safe environment for your child.  Your attention to these forms is appreciated.

Sincerely,

School Nurse

 

Links to the above listed forms that can be printed out and completed:

Examination Form

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Dental Form