North Carolina Health Assessment
ANY student enrolling in NC Public School for the first time
- Must be submitted on the NC Health Assessment Transmittal Form
- Must be completed by student’s healthcare provider no more than 1 year before the first day of school attendance
- Must be received at the school by the 30th day of school attendance. Failure to turn in the form will result in exclusion from school until received.
- NC Health Assessment Form. (SPANISH FORM)
Immunization Requirements
(number of doses may vary by age and when vaccinated)
- North Carolina law requires all children in the state to receive certain immunizations.
- Students entering Kindergarten, 7th and 12th grades, students enrolling in a North Carolina public school for the first time are required to provide proof of required immunizations.
- Students transferring from another school must submit an official immunization record if CFCI has not received one with the student’s paperwork. All requirements listed below are applicable.
- Proof of requirements must be received at the school by the 30th calendar day of enrollment. Failure to provide proof will result in exclusion from school until received.
- North Carolina law provides for two types of exemptions from required immunizations. They are medical and religious.
- NC Immunization Requirements and Exemption Information
Kindergarten Applies to any student in grades K-6
| DTaP | 5 doses |
| Polio | 4 doses |
| Hib (4-Year-Olds-Only) | 3-4 doses |
| MMR (or 2 measles, 2 mumps, 1 rubella) | 2 doses |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses |
| Varicella | 2 doses |
| Pneumococcal conjugate (4-Year-Olds-Only) | 4 doses |
7th Seventh Grade Applies to any student in grades 7- 11
| DTaP | 5 doses |
| Polio | 4 doses |
| MMR (or 2 measles, 2 mumps, 1 rubella) | 2 doses |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses |
| Varicella | 2 dose |
| Required when entering 7th grade or by age 12 | |
| Tdap | 1 dose |
| Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) | 1 dose |
Garrett’s Law Notification
The Department of Public Instruction shall ensure that charter schools provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their vaccines at the beginning of every school year. This information shall include the causes, symptoms, and how meningococcal meningitis and influenza are spread and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.
The Department of Public Instruction shall also ensure that charter schools provide parents and guardians with information about cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus, and the vaccines available to prevent these diseases. This information shall be provided at the beginning of the school year to parents of children entering grades five through 12. This information shall include the causes and symptoms of these diseases, how they are transmitted, how they may be prevented by vaccination, including the benefits and possible side effects of vaccination, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.
Meningococcal Meningitis
Meningococcal disease is a respiratory illness with symptoms that may resemble the flu. Seek immediate medical care if your student develops fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion, sleepiness and sensitivity to light. Students entering the 7th and 12th grade are required to be immunized against meningococcal disease. More information about meningitis can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/meningococcal/
Flu (Influenza)
Flu (influenza) a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus. Influenza can cause fever, sore throat, chills, cough, headache and muscle aches. The flu vaccine is generally effective in preventing cases of the flu. It is recommended that the advantages and disadvantages of taking the vaccine be discussed with the student’s healthcare provider.
Information about the flu may be found at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can cause cancers later in life. A vaccine is available to prevent this virus. The vaccine can be given at age 11-12. It is recommended that the advantages and disadvantages of taking the vaccine be discussed with the student’s healthcare provider. More information about HPV and the vaccine can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/ and HPV Vaccine Safety | CDC