Health Information

State Required Immunizations: DTP 5 doses, POLIO 4 doses, MMR 2 doses, HEB B 3 doses, VARICELLA 2 dose.

DCSD Immunization Chart

Immunization Requirements by Grade

Number of Doses per Vaccine

DtaP/DT

IPV/OPV

Hep B

MMR

Varicella

Tdap

Kindergarten

5

4

3

2

2

0

1st Grade

4

5

3

2

2

0

2nd Grade

5

4

3

2

2

0

3rd Grade

5

4

3

2

2

0

4th Grade

5

4

3

2

2

0

5th Grade

5

4

3

2

2

0

6th Grade

5

4

3

2

1

1

7th Grade

5

4

3

2

1

1

8th Grade

5

4

3

2

1

1

9th Grade

5

4

3

2

1

1

10th Grade

5

4

3

2

1

1

11th Grade

5

4

3

2

1

1

12th Grade

5

4

3

2

1

1



 DCSD Medication Policy & Forms

When can a child return to school? 

After 24 hours of medication for the following conditions: Strep throat, infected skin eruptions, other conditions requiring antibiotics.  (Exception: if being treated for Pertussis, student must be on antibiotics for 5 days before returning to school.)

The student has been free of the following conditions for at least 24 hours: Fever (without the benefit of fever-reducing medication), vomiting and/or diarrhea WITHOUT other symptoms of illness.

The student has been free of the following conditions for at least 48 hours: Vomiting and/or diarrhea when accompanied by other symptoms of illness.

A student will be sent home if they exhibit any of the following: Undiagnosed skin eruptions/rashes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, fever of 100 degrees or higher, disruptive, persistent cough, loss of taste and/or smell.

Other conditions that are indicators of illness and are considered when determining illness: Decreased activity-droopy, tired appearance, irritable behavior, sore throat/swollen glands, runny nose/cough, eye drainage (excessive drainage and significant discomfort).

Our Douglas County School Nurse Consultant is Amanda Campbell, RN 720-284-9825