West Haven Board of Education Physical Exam Policy
Dear Parent/Guardian:
In accordance with the Connecticut General Statute Section 10-206,
the West Haven Board of Education requires each student registering in
the West Haven School System, to have a physical examination in grades
Pre K, K, 6 and 9.
The physical examination must be performed by a LEGALLY QUALIFIED
PRACTIONER OF MEDICINE M.D. or O.D. licensed in this state or another
state, or nurse practitioner (APRN) or physician' s (PA) licensed in
this state. The exam must include: (1) Health History (2) Review and
update of Immunizations (3) Tuberculin Test done at time of physical
examination (4) Hemoglobin or Hematocrit, and (5) blood pressure,
height, weight, vision and hearing screenings, postural and dental
screenings.
Adequate immunization includes:
Four DPT' s Last dose no sooner than 4th birthday.
Three OPV' s: Last dose no sooner than 4th birthday.
MMR: First dose no sooner than 1st birthday.
2nd dose before entry to school .
Booster required to enter Grade 7.
Varicella: Vaccine or Physician' s statement as
proof of illness for entry to grade 7.
TB Screening: At the time of the physical.
Chronic Disease: Assessment at time of the physical.
.
HIB: Prior to 5th birthday.
Hepatitis B: For children born on or after 1/1/94.
3 doses of Hepatitis B for entry to grade 8.
Students must have the physical examination/immunizations record
reviewed by the School Nurse. Evidence from other school districts will
be accepted, if the student is a transfer, as long as all requirements
are complete.
Without evidence of physical examination or adequate immunizations, a child will be excluded from school.
Download Health Assessment Record (Physical form)
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