Immunization Requirements (Ed Code 49403, 48216; Health & Safety Code 120325-120380; CCR 17 6000-6075)

State law requires that to enter elementary and secondary schools (grades kindergarten through 12),
all students under 18 years must have immunizations.

According to the California Department of Public Health's attached Guide to Immunizations,
all grades require proof of immunization for:

• Polio

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• Hepatitis B

• Varicella (Chickenpox)

• TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) Booster

Students may be exempted from the immunization requirement for medical reasons or for personal beliefs.  Parents must sign a waiver to obtain this exemption.  A physician must submit verification for medical reasons.  In the event of an outbreak of a disease for which the child has not been immunized, he/she will be excluded from school for the period of communicability.

Students who do not comply with the requirements shall be excluded from school.  If you have questions about your child's immunization record and/or admission status, please contact your child's school.

Tdap Vaccine - What You Need to Know (USC Sec. 300aa-26):  ENGLISH   |   ESPANOL
Vaccination Eligibility (AB 354):  ENGLISH   |   ESPANOL
Vaccination Registration and Consent Form:  ENGLISH   |   ESPANOL

Contagious or Infectious Disease  (Ed Code 48213)

A child may be sent home if, for a good reason, he or she is believed to be suffering from a recognized contagious or infectious disease.  The child shall not be permitted to return until school authorities are satisfied that the student is no longer contagious or infectious.

Administration of Medication  (Ed Code 49422–49425)

Medication will be administered only to students who parent and physician deem it necessary for potentially life-threatening medical conditions or for those who need medication administered during the school day in order to interact appropriately at school.

Authorization forms for medication are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, or at each school office.  Medications must be brought to the school office in their original container.  Parents are encouraged to ask the child's physician to prescribe long-acting medication if possible, so that medication does not need to be given at school. 

REFERENCES:
Board Policy 5141.21 

FORMS:
Medication in School:  EDHS  ORHS  PHS  UMHS  IHS  ILC   MVHS  VHS   SHS  Espanol

Evaluation of Hearing  (Ed Code 49452, 49454)

Students in grade 10 are evaluated for adequate hearing by an authorized individual or agency.  The valuation may be waived upon parent request.  Parents will be notified if their child fails the screening test.

Student Health Information

It is imperative that parents fully inform the health office staff regarding any significant health problems.  If your child requires specialized health care during the school day, you will need to meet with a school administrator, the school nurse, or other school staff to design an individual plan.

FORMS:
Health Disclosure Permission:   English    Espanol
Seizure/Swimming
Asthma/PE:  English   Espanol
Diabetes

Emergency Cards  (Ed Code 49408)

Your child's school must have information on file to assist them in contacting the appropriate persons in an emergency.  (Cards may be obtained from the child's school.)  Parents must fill in the cards completely on both sides, including all pertinent health information and telephone numbers to call in an emergency.  Please fill out and return the cards to your child's school as soon as possible.  The information on emergency cards will be treated as confidential information, except for student directory information.  Cards must be signed to give permission for emergency treatment.

If there is a change of address or phone number for any person listed on the card during the school year, please notify the school immediately.

Confidential Medical Services  (Ed Code 46010.1)

By law, a student may be excused from school for the purpose of obtaining confidential medical services without the consent of the student's parents or guardian.  Otherwise, it is the practice of the El Dorado Union High School District not to release students without parental consent.