All students with a food allergy or who need a meal modification for a medical reason must have a form filled out and signed by their doctor.
Please return ASAP to your school nurse.
Parents and caregivers of Pre-K 3 & 4-year-olds:
All students must receive a seasonal flu vaccine by December 31, 2024.
If your child is entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 7th or 10th grade, you must submit records of their physical exam and required vaccines or they will not be able to start school.
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You may also drop off a printed copy to your school nurse or to the New Haven Health Department at 424 Chapel Street, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. For any questions, call 203-946-8181.
More Information
Health information for school entry is based on state laws. If your child had a physical out of state, everything on the Connecticut Health Assessment Form must be included.
Vaccinations
See required vaccination guides below for students in preschool through high school.
To get an exemption from vaccination requirements for medical reasons, this form is required.
CT state law no longer allows for religious exemptions for childhood vaccination requirements for schools.
Public Health Nurses serve New Haven’s culturally diverse urban community by promoting and encouraging a healthy lifestyle for its residents. They run the Health and Wellness Center, lead community health programs, and work inside New Haven Public Schools.
Student immunization records and Cumulative Health Records (CHR) are available upon request to students who go to or have graduated from New Haven Public Schools. Requests must be submitted using this form.
Any completed forms we receive will be processed within 7-10 business days.
School Attendance Guidelines get updated based on latest medical advice.
It is important to notify your school nurse if your child has a food allergy, diabetes, asthma, other medical condition, or if ANY medication is needed during school hours. Specific forms may be required.
For children who need to take medications during school hours