Required Health Exams & Immunizations

  • Physicals and proof of immunizations are due upon entry for Preschool and Early Childhood Education Programs, Kindergarten and 6th grade.  A physical and proof of immunizations are also required for new/transfer students to the District. Illinois law requires that each student submit the following requirements upon starting school for the first time in District 26. The School Code states that children will be excluded from school if the requirements for physical examinations and immunizations are not met.
    Click here to view or download a copy of the requirements in English.
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    Los exámenes físicos y el comprobante de vacunas se deben presentar al ingresar a los Programas de Educación Preescolar y Preescolar, Kindergarten y 6º grado.  Un examen físico y prueba de inmunizaciones también son requeridos para estudiantes nuevos/transferidos al Distrito. La ley de Illinois requiere que cada estudiante presente los siguientes requisitos al comenzar la escuela por primera vez en el Distrito 26. El Código Escolar establece que los niños serán excluidos de la escuela si no cumplen con los requisitos de exámenes físicos e inmunizaciones.
    Haga clic aquí para ver o descargar una copia de los requisitos.
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    Options for submission of forms:
    1. Forms may be faxed to a secure fax at (847) 516-9705.
    2. Bring forms in-person to your building nurse 1 week prior to the start of school.
    3. Mail forms to ‘Building Nurse’ at your school’s address.

    GRADE /
    PROGRAM

    REQUIREMENT FOR ENTRY

    DUE DATE

    Immunization Requirements
    • Arise
    • Pre-K
    • ECE

    1. State of Illinois Physical Examination Form entitled, “Certificate of Child Health Examination", dated within one year after the first day of the previous school year. Parents complete and sign Health History Section.

    2. Complete Immunization record as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health.




    Prior to October 15
    • DTP – 4 doses
    • Polio –3 doses
    • Hepatitis B-3 doses at appropriate interval
    • MMR – 1 dose
    • Varicella – 1 dose ○ Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B) – varied schedule – 3-4 doses
    • Pneumococcal – varied schedule 3-4 doses
    • Kindergarten

    1. State of Illinois Physical Examination Form entitled, “Certificate of Child Health Examination", dated within one year after the first day of the previous school year. Parents complete and sign Health History Section.

    2. Complete Immunization record as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health

    Prior to October 15
    • DTP/DTaP – 4 or more doses
    • Polio – 4 or more doses
    • MMR – 2 doses
    • Varicella – 2 dose

     

    3. State of Illinois Eye Exam Form entitled, “State of Illinois Eye Examination Report”, dated Prior to October 15 within 1 year prior to the first day of school.

    Prior to October 15

     

     

    4. State of Illinois Dental Exam Form entitled, “Proof of School Dental Examination Form”

    Prior to May 15

     
    • Grade 2

    1. State of Illinois Dental Exam Form entitled, “Proof of School Dental Examination Form”, dated within 18 months prior to May 15.

    Prior to May 15

     
    • Grade 6

    1. State of Illinois Physical Examination Form entitled, “Certificate of Child Health Examination" and dated within one year after the first day of school year. Parents complete and sign Health History Section.

    2. Complete Immunization records as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health

    Prior to October 15
    • DTP/DTaP – 3 or more doses
    • Tdap – 1 dose (at age 11 or older)
    • Polio-4 doses
    • MMR-2 doses
    • Varicella- 2 doses
    • Hepatitis B-3 doses at appropriate intervals
    • Meningococcal – 1 dose (at age 11 or older)
     

    3. State of Illinois Dental Exam Form entitled, “Proof of School Dental Examination Form”, dated within 18 months prior to May 15.

    Prior to
    May 15

     
    • New to
      District 26
      in any grade

    1. State of Illinois Physical Examination Form entitled, “Certificate of Child Health Examination" and dated within one year after the first day of the previous school year. Parents complete and sign Health History Section.

    2. Complete Immunization record as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health

    Within 30 days of starting school

    Meet all Kindergarten requirements plus additional
    grade level requirements
     

    3. State of Illinois Eye Exam Form entitled, “State of Illinois Eye Examination Report”, dated within 1 year prior to the first day of school.

    Prior to October 15

     
     

    4. State of Illinois Dental Exam Form entitled, “Proof of School Dental Examination Form”, dated within 18 months prior to May 15.

    Prior to May 15

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     



    Required Exclusion     (Section 27-8.1 of the School Code)
    Students who do not submit Proof of Immunizations and Physical Examination by October 15 are required by law to be excluded from school.

    Lead Screening Law (P.A.-93-0104)
    For students 6 months through 6 years of age, the health care provider must conduct a lead assessment survey to determine if a lead screening is necessary. Children over 6 years of age may be screened in conjunction with the school health examination when the health care provider determines that the child is potentially at high risk for lead poisoning.