HEALTH INFORMATION
Programs and Services
As a part of comprehensive preschool and school health programming set forth by the department of state health services, various screenings are conducted on the students aimed at detecting problems which could limit the child's educational opportunities.
Vision and Hearing Checks
Children 4 years old by September 1, Kindergartners, 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th require vision and hearing screenings.
Acanthosis Nigricans Screening
School nurses screen for Acanthosis Nigricans, a risk factor or insulin resistance. Positive arkers for Acanthosis Nigricans are dark pigmentation across the back of he neck. Grades 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th are screened for this.
Spinal Screening
Nurses will screen at the same time they examine students for Acanthosis Nigrican.
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Immunizations Offered
Free Immunizations offered for Infants to 18 years of age.
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Immunization Requirements
State law requires that students be immunized against common communicable diseases, including polio, diphtheria-tetanus, pertussis, rubella, measles, and mumps.
State Required List of School Immunizations (English)
State Required List of School Immunizations (Spanish)
| Polio | Upon entry into kindergarten:
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| Diphtheria/Tetanus/ Pertussis (DTP/DTaP/DT/Td) |
Upon entry into kindergarten:
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| Rubella (German, 3-day measles) |
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| Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib) | Children 15 months of age, but not yet five years of age require 1 dose |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses are required for the following grades for the following years:
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| Hepatitis A | Effective September 1st, 2 doses, 6-18 months apart will be required for children age 2 months through 59 months (4 years 11 months). |
| Varicella (chicken pox) | 1 dose received on or after the 1st birthday or show proof of a parent or physician validated history of varicella illness (chicken pox) or serologic confirmation of varicella immunity for the following grades for the following years:
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| Pneumococcal Conjugate | Effective September 1st, 1 dose will be required for children age 2 months through 59 months (4 years 11 months) . |
*Proof of serologic confirmation of immunity or serologic evidence of infection will be accepted in lieu of the vaccination.
Vaccinations administered less than or equal to four days before the minimum interval or age shall be counted as valid.
Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications or reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. A physician signed statement must be presented to the school to claim exclusion for medical reasons. To claim exclusion for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, a signed affidavit provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services that states the parent/guardian declines vaccinations for reasons of conscience must be presented to the school in order to enroll. The affidavit will be valid for a two-year period. To claim exclusion for reasons of conscience, a written request must be submitted through the United States Postal Service (or other commercial carrier), by facsimile, or by hand delivery to department’s Bureau of Immunization and Pharmacy Support, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.
Provisional Enrollment
A student may be enrolled provisionally if the student has an immunization record that indicates the student has received at least one dose of each specified age-appropriate vaccine required by the rule. To remain enrolled the student must complete the required subsequent doses in each vaccine series on schedule and as rapidly as is medically feasible and provide acceptable evidence of vaccination to the school. The immunization status of a provisionally enrolled student will be reviewed every 30 days to ensure continue compliance in completing the required doses of vaccinations. If, at the end of the 30 day period, a student has not received a subsequent dose of vaccine, the student is not in compliance and the school shall exclude the student from school attendance until the required dose is administered.
Direct Immunization questions to KISD Nurse, Karen Waldman 972-932-2811 kwaldman@kaufmanisd.net
Immunize Texas
2007 State Recommended Immunization Schedule
*Texas Department of State Health Services gives immunizations, fee based on income. Call for appointment 972-932-2038. Immunizations can be obtained from your child's physician