If you are calling in an absence to school, you can call the main office at 781-393-2155.
To reach the school nurse regarding a student absence, use extension x4508 or email Nurse Ariana at acaparella@medford.k12.ma.us
School Entrance Requirements
A school nurse will review your child’s health information for clearance into school in order to maintain protection from communicable diseases, identify your child’s health needs and promote health safety in school.
The following is a list of health requirements required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for entry of students into public school. Please provide documentation from your primary care physician when you register at the Parent Information Center located at Medford High School. Free immunizations are available at the Medford Board of Health by appointment. Please call 781-393-2448.
Kindergarten
– Physical Exam: completed within the last 12 months
– Lead Screening with results
– Tuberculosis skin test or risk assessment with results
– Vision Screening with stereopsis exam
Immunizations:
Hepatitis B: 3 doses (last dose after 6 months of age)
DTAP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis): 5 doses (last dose after age 4)
Polio: 4 doses (last dose after age 4)
HIB (H influenza bacteria): >3 doses
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses (first dose after age 12 months)
Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses (first dose after age 12 months)
Grades 1-6
– Physical Exam: completed within the last 12 months
– Tuberculosis skin test or risk assessment with results
Immunizations:
Hepatitis B: 3 doses (last dose after 6 months of age)
DTAP (Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis): 5 doses (last dose after age 4)
Polio: 4 doses (last dose after age 4)
HIB (H influenza bacteria): >3 doses
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses
Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses
Physical Exams:
Medford Public Schools requires a physical exam for all students new to the school system and students in Grades Kindergarten and 7. Please try to remember to email or send in a copy of new physicals each year.
When your child enters Grade 4, an interval health history will be sent home so you may update your child’s medical information. The school nurses request you return it fully completed with all pertinent medical information to the school health office as soon as possible after you receive it.
To opt OUT of vaccinations, you MUST have documentation of religious or medical exemption. Your student could be kept out of school if clearence is not met.