Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District 125 Middletown Road
Waterford, New York 12188
Phone:
(518) 237-0800
Fax: (518) 237-7335
Immunizations and Physical Exams  


Before a student enters school, proof of the following immunization must be shown:
  1. Diphtheria Toxoid - DPT or TD - 3 or more doses
  2. Tdap booster if born after 1/9/94 and entering 6th grade
  3. Polio vaccine - TOPV - 3 or more doses
  4. Live Measles Virus Vaccine - 1 dose administered after 12 months
  5. *Second measles administered more than 30 days after the first but after 15 months of age
  6. Live Rubella Virus Vaccine - 1 dose administered after 12 months of age.
  7. Series of three hepatitis B vaccines
  8. Varicella (chicken pox) - born on or after 1/1/98 or after 1/9/94 and enrolling in 6th grade

Transfer students within NYS must also show proof of same. Students transferring from out of state have 30 days to show proof of these immunizations.

 


Health Physicals are required each year in grades 2, 4, 7 & 10 by the school physician on all students who have not returned their own doctor’s reports by October 1st. Special forms are available in the office.

 


Vision Screening is provided for students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 & 10.  Hearing screening is provided for students in grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10.  Referrals are made in accordance with screening results. All students in grades 5-9 are screened for scoliosis. Referrals are made in accordance with screening results.