Physical Exams
and Immunizations
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A complete physical exam is mandated for students in grades K, 4 and 8.
These exams should be provided by the student's primary care physician.
All transfer students entering the Topsfield Public Schools must have written proof of a physical examination, performed by their private physician, within one year of the student's date of entry.
| Massachusetts now offers free or low cost health insurance to all children and teens. Please contact your school nurse for more information. All communication will remain confidential. |
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS
All immunizations must meet Massachusetts Department of Public Health
requirements and must be certified in writing by a licensed physician. State law
requires the following immunizations:
| Immunizations | Daycare/ Preschool | Kindergarten | Grade 7 |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses | 3 doses | 3 doses |
| DTaP/DTP/ DT/Td | 4 doses | 5 doses | 1 Td booster |
| Polio | 3 doses | 4 doses | 3 doses |
| Hib | 3 doses | --- | --- |
| MMR | 1 dose measles 1 dose mumps 1 dose rubella |
2 doses measles | 2 doses measles |
| 1 dose mumps | 1 dose mumps | ||
| 1 dose rubella | 1 dose rubella | ||
| Varicella (chicken pox) | 1 dose | 1 dose | 1 dose |
| THESE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BEFORE THE STUDENT IS ALLOWED TO START SCHOOL. YOUR CHILD WILL BE EXCLUDED FROM SCHOOL UNTIL THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. |
| School Nurse Home Page | Mission Statement | Physical Exam & Immunizations |
| Medication Policy | Physician Consent Form | Parent Consent Form |
| Illness & Injury | Head Lice Information | Tick & Lyme Information |