Health & Wellness

New York State requires certain immunizations when entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 7th, and 12th grade. New York State requires proof of the necessary immunizations within two weeks of the first day of school.

If you are unable to schedule an appointment with your child’s primary doctor, appointments can be made through the Oneida County Health Dept. at 315-798-5747 or the Herkimer County Health Dept. at 315-876-1176.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Immunization Requirements:

• 3 to 5 doses of DTP
• 3 to 4 doses of Polio
• 2 doses of MMR
• 3 doses of Hepatitis B
• 2 doses of Varicella

6th Grade Immunization Requirement:

• 1 dose of Tdap

7th Grade Immunization Requirement:

• 1 dose of Meningococcal

12th Grade Immunization Requirement:

• 1 to 2 doses of Meningococcal (depending on age of first immunization)

Physicals:

New York State requires updated physical examinations for new entrants, anyone participating in a sport and students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. Parents may mail, drop off the physical in person or FAX to each school.

In Good Health,

Mrs. Wendy Divine, RN
Pre-K– 6th Grade Memorial Park School Nurse

Mrs. Jennifer Misiaszek, RN
7th-12th Grade Jr./ Sr. High School Nurse