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New York State Immunization Requirements

NYS Immunization Requirements Chart
Onondaga County Health Department Immunization Clinic Information
John H. Mulroy Civic Center, Room 30 (Basement Level)
421 Montgomery Street
Syracuse, New York 13202
Phone 315-435-2000

For more information, please visit:
http://www.ongov.net/health/immunizationclinic.html

Health Examination – New York State Requirements

Education Law requires all New York State school students to have a health exam when they are a new student in a school district and when they enter Pre-K or Kindergarten, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Physical exams are valid for the twelve months prior to the start of the school year.*

For more information, please visit:
NYS Required Health Exams and Health Screens

Health Screens: Vision, Hearing and Scoliosis

According to New York State, health examinations and screenings are required for new students and at mandated grade levels.
The required screenings are:

– Scoliosis screening for girls in grades 5 & 7 and boys in grades 9.
– Vision screening for distance, near vision & color perception required for new students to the school district; distance & near vision in grades Pre K or K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, and at any other time deemed necessary.
– Hearing screening to all students new to the school district and in grades Kindergarten, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 11, and at any other time deemed necessary.

*The school nurse will contact a parent or guardian when there is a need for follow-up on screening results.

Medication Policy

In order for a student to receive medication during the school day (prescription or non-prescription) please see below:

– The Health Office needs a written medication order from the student’s health care provider, including medication name, dosage and time to be given. This order can be faxed or brought in with the medication.
– Prescription medications must have a pharmacy label that displays the following:

1. Student name
2. Name and phone number of pharmacy
3. Licensed provider’s name
4. Date and number of refills
5. Name of medication/dosage
6. Frequency of administration
7. Route of administration and other directions

– Over the counter (OTC) medications must be in the original manufacturer’s container/package with the student’s name written on the container/package.

– A parent or guardian must give written permission for the medication administration.

– A parent or guardian must bring the medication into the Health Office. The students are not permitted to transport medications at any time.

These directives are mandated by the New York State Education Department.

Concussion Management

Concussion Management

When to Stay Home

If your child comes to school ill, or becomes ill during the school day, they will be sent home. It is important that a parent or guardian can be reached at all times in the event of illness or injury. Parents or guardians will need to make arrangements to transport their child home from school in case of illness within a reasonable time from the health office’s notification. Please be sure to keep your emergency information up-to-date. If your daytime or emergency phone number changes during the school year, please notify your child’s nurse immediately.