Mandated Screenings and Immunizations

In accordance with Connecticut State Law and Town of West Hartford policy, a health assessment is required prior to public school enrollment, and in grades 3, 6, and 10.  A physical examination includes hematocrit or hemoglobin test, height, weight and blood pressure, and updating of immunizations as recommended, vision, hearing, speech and gross dental screenings.  The assessment shall also include tests for tuberculosis, sickle cell anemia, Cooley's anemia and tests for lead levels in the blood if such tests are necessary.  The health assessment information must be on the State of Connecticut Department of Education Health Assessment Record.

*Click here for blue State of CT Health Assessment Record form.

Immunizations required:

Preschool
(Children entering after age 3 but before age 5)
DTaP:  4 doses
Polio:   3 doses
MMR:  1 dose on or after the 1st birthday.
Hib:      1 dose on or after the 1st birthday.

Kindergarten
DTaP:  At least 4 doses.  The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday.
Polio:   At least 3 doses.  The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday.
MMR:  1 dose on or after the 1st birthday.
Measles: 2nd dose of measles vaccine (or MMR), given at least 4 weeks after the 1st dose.
Hib:  Children less than 5 yrs of age need 1 dose at 12 months or older.
Children ages 5 and older do not need proof of Hib vaccination.
Hep B:  3 doses
Varicella: 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday.

Grades 1-5
DTaPTd:  At least 4 doses.  The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday.
 Students who start the series at age 7 or older only need a total of 3 doses.
 The last dose  must be given on or after the 4th birthday.
Polio:   At least 3 doses.  The last dose must be given on or after 4th birthday.
MMR:  1 dose on or after the 1st birthday.
Measles: 2nd dose of measles vaccine (or MMR), given at least 4 weeks after the 1st dose.
Hib:  Children less than 5 yrs of age need 1 dose at 12 months or older.
Children ages 5 and older do not need proof of Hib vaccination.
Hep B:  3 doses
Varicella: 1 dose on or after the 1st birthday if boran on or after 1/1/1997.