Physical Examination Requirements

A physical examination is required by education law for the following students: kindergartners, new students to Shenendehowa, students entering 2nd, 4th, 7th and 10th grades, and students participating in interscholastic sports. Physicals are acceptable if done within 12 months of the start of the school year. In addition, any time your child has a physical done, you are encouraged to supply the school a copy for their health records.  If you need a health examination form, click here.

                 Medications in School

Please remember that NY State regulation prohibits the administration of any medication in school without a physician's order and a parent's or guardian's written permission.  All medications must be in the original container and will be kept in the nurse's office to be administered under her supervision.  In addition, all medications have to brought in to school by an adult.  Children are not allowed, according to New York State law, to carry medication to or from school. If you need a Medical Administration form, click here.

 

           Scoliosis Screening

Scoliosis screenings for the fifth grade will be conducted during gym class by the nurse if a physical has not been submitted.

 

             

 Vaccine Information

 Students entering Kindergarten – Grade 12 in New York State require the following vaccinations:

 
DTaP

3 doses (4 doses for NYC students)

Polio (IPV or OPV)

3 doses

MMR

2 doses of measles, 1 dose mumps, rubella

Hepatitis B

3 doses

Varicella

1 dose if born on or after 1/1/98 or born on or after 1/1/94 and entering 6th grade

Tdap

1 dose if born on or after 1/1/94 and entering 6th grade

 

Websites with interesting health information:

http://www.diabetes.org/youthzone/lou.jsp  American Diabetes Association, Educator Lou!

http://www.kidshealth.com  General health information for parents, kids and teens

http://www.safekids.org/about/about.html  Safe kids- safety tips

http://www.healthyschools.org/clearinghouse.html   Environmentally aware group

http://www.co.saratoga.ny.us/pubh/phindex.html  Saratoga County Health website- has information on Child Health Plus (insurance coverage) and Immunization clinics

http://www.upstate.edu/poison/  Poison Control for Upstate NY

http://www.aldf.com/lyme.shtml  Lyme Disease, Tics, etc.

http://www.carb-counter.org/  great for counting carbs!

http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/howto/halloween.shtml   great for candy carb counting!

http://www.webmd.com/ information on meds, diseases, etc.

 

 

 

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