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Mrs. Mimi Deleener- (609) 641-5375 ext. 1030
Mrs. Molly Dewees- (609) 641-5375 ext. 1024
Absecon Public Schools Immunization Requirements
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to Absecon Public Schools. Below is a list of immunizations that are required for enrollment in the State of New Jersey according to the New Jersey Minimum Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten-Grade 12 Attendance N.J.A.C 8:57-4 Immunization of Pupils in School.
- Pre-K Requirements: These are the minimum requirements to start school.
- DTap: 4 Doses
- Polio: 3 Doses
- MMR: 1 Dose
- Varicella: 1 Dose
- HIB: 1 Dose (After 1st Birthday)
- Pneumococcal: 1 Dose (After 1st Birthday)
- Influenza (Flu): One dose YEARLY between September 1 and December 31
- Documentation of Physical within the last 365 days.
- Kindergarten Requirements:
- DTap: 5 Doses OR 4 with one dose given on or after 4th birthday
- Polio: 5 Doses OR 3 with one dose given on or after 4th birthday
- MMR: 2 Doses
- Varicella: 1 Dose
- Hepatitis B: 3 Doses
- Documentation of Physical within the last 365 days.
**Parents are required to provide examination documentation within 30 days of enrolling student in school.**
- 6th Grade Requirements:
- Tdap: 1 Dose (after the age of 11)
- Meningococcal: 1 Dose (after the age of 11)
Transfer Students: All transfer students must provide documentation of a physical within the last 365 days.
If the student has not received their immunizations by the first day of school, they may be excluded from attending until they receive them. A nurse must validate that the immunizations are up to date before attending school. Any questions please contact the school nurse.
- Pre-K Requirements: These are the minimum requirements to start school.
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Asthma Treatment Plan
Document is designed to help everyone understand the steps necessary for the individual student to achieve the goal of controlled asthma.
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Emergency Care Plan - Food Allergy
This document is the Emergency Plan for students with food allergy.
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Head Lice
This document describes what Head Lice is, how to inspect for it, and also provides steps for at-home treatment.
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School Health Program
This is information about what is needed to return to school following a student being out for an illness. Also symptoms that suggest a student should stay home.
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Seizure Disorder - Emergency Care Plan
Emergency Care Plan for students with Seizure disorder.
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Sports Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
Physical Evaluation Required to participate in school sponsored sports.
