Physicals & Vaccinations

Generally, yes. When you enroll in public school for the first time, you must bring a physical examination certificate completed within the last 12 months, or you must have an exam within 90 days after starting school. If you are asked for a health exam and don’t submit it within 60 days after starting school, a certificated school nurse usually will complete a health screening.

Yes, you must also demonstrate that you have been vaccinated or immunized for certain infectious diseases. You will have to get the shots to protect yourself and others against these diseases unless:

• you have a valid certificate of immunization listing the dates when you previously received the required immunizations; or

• you turn in a medical provider’s signed statement showing that a required immunization would injure your health or the health of members of your family or household; or

• your parent or guardian gives your school a sworn statement (an affidavit) stating that immunization is contrary to the religious beliefs or practices of your family.