The School Wellness Ministry Program provides school health for the Catholic schools. A Parent Health Questionnaire and Physical and Dental Exam Forms, along with updated immunizations will need to be completed by the first day of school. The law in the State of Indiana requires that your child have certain immunizations in order to attend school, and they will receive these from the age of 3, through to 12th grade.
PLEASE PROVIDE ALL IMMUNIZATION DATES, UNLESS SPECIFIED, WITH THE MONTH, DAY AND YEAR (Date Format: 00/00/0000).
Reporting Immunization Data via CHIRP
Please also understand that we are required to report immunization data to the Indiana State Department of Health electronically through the Children and Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP). Please return the CHIRP consent form with all other health forms provided so immunization data can be reported.
Immunization Requirements
Please be mindful that these are the minimum immunization requirements, and children need to have booster shots for certain vaccinations. Consult your child's physician or health care provider to ensure your child is fully immunized.
The Center for Disease Control does recommend that 2 doses of Hepatitis A are needed for lasting protection. Hepatitis A vaccination may be given to any child 12 months or older to protect against Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for older children with certain medical conditions that place them at high risk. Hepatitis A vaccine is licensed, safe and effective for all children of all ages. Even if your child is not at high risk, you may decide you want your child protected against Hepatitis A. Talk to your healthcare provider about Hepatitis A vaccine and what factors may place your child at high risk for Hepatitis A.
Forms Needed to Attend School
Once your child is accepted at school, please send in the forms found here. We will accept exams that were done within the last twelve months. Please look over the form before sending it to the school to be sure that the above required immunization dates are on the form.
Immunization Exceptions
The State of Indiana recognizes only 2 reasons for non-immunization of children. One is medical. If your child has a medical reason for not being immunized, there is a form that must be filled out annually. A physician is the only health care provider that is able to sign this form. The second reason is religious. If religion is the reason, the parent must sign a form annually. These forms are due on the first day of school.
Complete & Return All Medical Forms
Return all forms to the school office over the summer or with your back to school paperwork. Fax copies will also be accepted. Forms should also be completed for any severe allergies, epi-pen use, inhaler/nebulizer use, and adminstration of medications (including over-the-counter).
Sincerely yours,
Tammy Hale
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