Required Health Documentation for Registration
Physical Examination
A complete physical examination (done within one year of school entry) is required of all children new to the Somerville Public School system as well as those children entering Pre-K, kindergarten, 4th, 7th, and 11th grades. Annual physicals are required for students playing team sports. For more information about immunizations and physical examination requirements, please call Kayla Centeio at 617-625-6600 x6967.
Medications at School
Please visit the Medications at School page to find medication administration forms.
IMMUNIZATIONS, Lead Test, and TB Test/Risk Assessment
MGL Ch. 76, Sec. 15 requires that children be up-to-date with immunizations for school entry. The medical record must indicate dates of immunizations – month, day, and year. Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines (105 CMR 460.050) also require a lead test prior to Pre-K or K entry. All children must also have a TB risk assessment (TB Risk Assessment Form in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole) or, if deemed high risk, a TB skin test or IGRA. If you need help obtaining insurance or locating a local doctor, please call 617-625-6600 x6967.
Somerville Public Schools Immunization Requirements
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PreK
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K
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1-6
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7-8
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9-12
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Hepatitis B
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3 doses
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3 doses
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3 doses
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3 doses
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3 doses
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DTap/Td
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4 doses
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5 doses*
(4 if fourth given on or after 4th birthday)
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5 doses*
(4 if fourth given on or after 4th birthday)
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5 doses*
(4 if fourth given on or after 4th birthday)
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5 doses*
History of primary series
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TdaP
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1 dose
(required for entry to Gr7)
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1 dose |
| Polio |
3 doses
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4 doses*
(4th dose must be on or after 4th birthday)
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4 doses*
(4th dose must be on or after 4th birthday)
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4 doses*
(4th dose must be on or after 4th birthday)
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4 doses*
(4th dose must be on or after 4th birthday)
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MMR
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1 dose / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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Varicella
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1 dose / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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2 doses / proof of immunity
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MenACWY (Meningococcal)
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1 dose
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2 doses*
(2nd dose must be given on / after 16th birthday)
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Hib
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1-4 doses
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Lead Test
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Within 12 months of school entry
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Previous result
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Physical Exam
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Within 12 months of school entry
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Within 12 months of school entry
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Within 12 months of school entry
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Within 12 months of school entry
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Within 12 months of school entry
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TB Assessment
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Documented low risk or TB test result
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Documented low risk or TB test result
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Documented low risk or TB test result
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Documented low risk or TB test result
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Documented low risk or TB test result
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Medical exemptions (dated statement signed by a physician stating that a vaccine(s) are medically contraindicated for a student) and religious exemptions (dated statement signed by a student or parent/guardian, if the student is <18 years of age, stating that a vaccine(s) are against sincerely held religious beliefs) must be renewed annually, at the start of the school year.