School Nurse News
A School Physical is Required for Students Entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade and for All Students
New to the Kinnikinnick District
dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/forms/certificate-ofchild-health-examination-03032017.pdf

Immunization Requirements for the 2017-2018 School Year
dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/idph-school-imm-requirements-fall-2017-051117_0.pdf


*****IT IS NOT TOO EARLY TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD'S REQUIRED SCHOOL PHYSICAL OR IMMUNIZATIONS*****
CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER NOW TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE SUMMER RUSH

Please click on the links below to access more information

Helpful Information

• When should I keep my child home from school? 

• Click here to get up-to-date information on the flu from the CDC.
  

• Learn about the differences between the flu, cold, and pertussis

• Injury prevention: Learn what you can do to keep your child safe with these CDC resources.
  

​Parental Guide from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
Ages and Stages, Healthy Living, Safety and Prevention, Family Life, Health Issues, News, Tips, Tools and more
www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

Before Your Child Begins School

• Health requirements for school entry

• Please Read--Requirements that all students entering, advancing, or transferring into 6-12th grades show proof of receiving one dose of Tdap vaccine and a second dose of varicella vaccine.
  

                          No Shot, No Physical=No School

Attention Parents

• Preschool Screening and Kindergarten Registration
  
  
• Information and materials on Child Development & Monitoring, Mental Health and Parenting Tips


• Alliance for a Healthier Generation-Tips for preventing obesity and weight related problems in children; find great information for parents here.