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Vaccinations, Medical Exam Requirements: Homer School District

Kids in Homer schools have to have certain medical records, based on grade, in the health office before the first day of school.

HOMER, IL — The Homer Community Consolidated School District 33 is reminding parents that students must have all medical files to the school health office prior to the first day of school.

The district follows Illinois' compliance standards, which apply differently to different grade levels, listed below:

Kindergarten:

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  • Physical exam with immunizations
  • Dental exam
  • Vision exam

2nd Grade:

  • Dental exam

6th Grade:

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  • Physical exam with immunizations
  • Dental exam

New students who didn't attend an Illinois school last year:

  • Physical Exam with immunizations on an Illinois school form
  • Vision Exam

There's one required immunization which must be given after the child's 11th birthday. Meningococcal is required, so if your child has a physical before their 11th birthday, schedule a date for the vaccine and your child will be in compliance, the district said.

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