GCS Health Services

IMMUNIZATIONS AND PHYSICAL EXAMS

All students’ immunizations must meet North Carolina Immunization Requirements:

• 5 DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) If 4th dose is on/after 4th birthday, 5th dose is not required
• 4 OVP (Oral Polio Vaccine) If the 3rd dose is after the 4th birthday, the 4th dose is not required.
• 1 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) 1st doses on/after 1st birthday.
• 2nd MMR (Given at least 30 days after 1st MMR is required for those who entered kindergarten after July 1, 1994)
• 1 Hib (For students who are under 5 years of age)
• 3 Hepatitis B (3 doses required for all children born on/after 7-1-94)
• 2 Varicella (One dose required for all children born after April 1, 2001)

5th Grade Parents: North Carolina Law states that a booster dose of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is required for individuals attending public school who are entering 6th Grade if 5 or more years have passed since the last dose of Tetanus/Diphtheria Toxoid. Individuals who began their tetanus/ Diphtheria Toxoid (Td) series on or after the age of seven years shall be required to have only three (3) doses of Td of which one must have been within the past ten years. A minimum of 6 months is recommended between the 2nd and 3rd dose.

Proof of these immunizations, with the dates received and a doctor or clinic signature, must be presented to the school within 30 CALENDAR DAYS after the first day of attendance. If the proof of immunization is not presented within 30 CALENDAR DAYS, it is the responsibility of the principal to exclude the child from school until that proof is received or until the child begins an immunization schedule.

Immunizations may be obtained from students’ health care providers or the Guilford County Department of Public Health for no charge.

Please call for an appointment:

501 E. GREEN DR., HIGH POINT, NC 27260; Phone: 845-6625

1100 E. WENDOVER AVENUE, GREENSBORO, NC 27405; Phone: 641-6625