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School Entry Health Requirements
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PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
At the time of initial enrollment or
registration, students entering a Florida school for
the first time must provide:
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A “valid” physical examination
that has been completed within the prior twelve
months.
a. Students who cannot provide proof of a valid
physical examination must be excluded until they
can provide the necessary information required
on the Florida form DOH 3040.
b. An appointment card from a local physician or
clinic showing that a physical examination is
scheduled to be completed at a later date is NOT
acceptable.
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You can obtain physical
examinations from your local physician, health
care provider or clinic before registering your
children.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Lee County
Health Department does NOT provide school physicals.
See our
list of providers who may be able to assist you. |
Pre-K through
2nd
- 5 DTP/DTaP
(Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis)
- 4 Polio
- 2 MMR
(Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- 3 Hep B (Hepatitis B)
- 2 Chicken Pox (Varicella)
o Either 2 varicella vaccinations OR
o Medical documentation of the disease.
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Grades 3rd
through 9th
- 5 DTP/DTaP
(Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis)
- 4 Polio
- 2 MMR
(Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- 3 Hep B (Hepatitis B)
- 1 Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Either 1 varicella vaccination OR Medical
documentation of the disease.
Grade 7 & 8
- Tdap Booster – received after age 10
(recommended age 11-12)
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Grades 9th through
12th
- 5 DTP/DTaP
(Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis)
- 4 Polio
- 2 MMR
(Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- 3 Hep B (Hepatitis B)
- 1 Tdap Booster or Td
- 1 Chicken Pox (Varicella)*
* Required for grade 9 only
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The Lee County Health Department
provides school age immunizations free of
charge at:
LCHD Michigan
Avenue Clinic
3920 Michigan Ave, Ft. Myers,
FL, 33916
(239) 332-9601
Walk-In Only
Mon-Thurs: 8 AM – 3 PM
Fri: 1 PM – 3 PM
*Schedule may change without
prior notice.
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We also provide these immunizations
at our 3 outreach clinics (walk-ins
only):
LCHD -
Pondella Clinic
83 Pondella Rd., N. Fort
Myers
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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First
Presbyterian Church
9751 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita
Springs
1st Tuesday of the month
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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LCHD Lehigh
Acres Clinic
5624 8th St West, Suite 106
1st Thursday of the month
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD’S
IMMUNIZATION RECORD.
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| For more information
concerning school immunization
requirements, contact the Lee
County Health Department at (239)
332-9601. |
| For more information concerning
school entrance requirements, contact the Lee County School District
Student Assignment Office – Fort Myers
(239) 337-8247, Cape Coral (239)
461-8447, and Lehigh Acres (239)
337-8347. |
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