Health Office

Under New York State’s Immunization Law, students may not attend school unless they provide acceptable written proof (including dates) of immunizations that have been prepared and signed by a physician. Section 2164 of the New York State Public Health Law requires that all children receive the following:

• Three-five doses of DTaP*, Tdap is mandated for students entering sixth-grade (minimum age 10) for grades 7 through 12 (minimum age 7)*
• Three-four doses of polio*
• Two doses of MMR (mumps-measles-rubella) 
• Three doses of hepatitis B
• One-two dose of varicella (commonly known as chicken pox) or proof of immunity to the disease *
• One dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menactra or Menveo) is mandated for students entering grades 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. The second dose is required for students in grade 12 unless the first dose was received at 16 years or older.
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  * Number of doses needed depends on the student’s grade level entry and if the doses follow the correct intervals.

If a child is receiving immunizations, intervals are set by the New York State Department of Health for administering all immunizations. Consequently, if a child gets required immunizations, they must be admitted to the school. Nurses will follow up on children who have entered the school and are receiving required immunizations and inform parents of the need to follow up with their physician should those intervals be invalid. 

• No child shall be admitted to school without one of the following: 
• Written proof of adequate immunization signed by a physician.
• A certificate from a physician stating that the child cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons and also must be approved by the school medical office.

As of June 13, 2019, there is no longer a religious exemption to the requirement that children be vaccinated against measles and other diseases to attend public, private, or parochial school. Children who do not have the required immunizations must receive the first dose of vaccinations 14 days from the start of school. Within 30 days of the first day of school, parents must show they have made appointments for all required follow-up doses.

Free immunizations are available for children who are uninsured or underinsured. Contact the Suffolk County Immunization Action Program at (631) 854-0222 for information.

Listed below are links to important forms and information from the Longwood Health Department:

• Asthma
• Body Mass Index
• Dental Health Certificate
• Diabetes Medical Management Plan
• Diabetic Emergency Care Plan
• Elementary Health History Form
• Flu Vaccination - English
• Flu Vaccination - Spanish
• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
• Health History Form
• Latex Allergy
• Medical History (Spanish) (English)
• Medication Permission Form (Elementary and Secondary)
• New York Health Examination Form
• Other Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan 
• Physical Education Restrictions (Elementary)
• Physical Education Restrictions (Secondary)
• Release for Independent Use (In Addition to Medication Form)
• Seizures
• Student Emergency Card (Elementary)
• Student Emergency Card Spanish (Elementary)

Students coming to the health office are assessed and treated. Parents will be notified if their student has a fever over 100, vomiting, unidentified rash or serious injury, and will be expected to pick the student up. If a serious injury requires immediate treatment, emergency services will be called. Students sent home with illness should remain at home until 24 hours symptom free unless released to return by the child’s healthcare provider. Please be certain to complete your child's emergency notification card and update if numbers change. Parents will be notified of student visits that require follow-up or excessive visits to the health office for minor complaints. Parents will not be notified of every health office visit.

All medications required during school hours must have a doctor's order from your health care provider, parent permission form and the medication in the original container delivered to school by an adult. No medication should be carried by the student in school or on the bus unless an order to do so has been given to the nurse. Forms are available to print from this web page under the Forms and Information tab.

Parents of students that are not independent in administration of their medication (oral, inhalation and all Epi-pens) will be asked to attend field trips. If the parent is unable to attend another family member who is knowledgeable with the medication administration may attend. The nurse or other trained school staff will attend if necessary.

Forms are available to print from this web page under the Health Forms tab.

For the 2024-25 School Year: New York State Education Department regulations mandate that all students have a physical examination entering kindergarten, grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 or any new student to the district.  Any physical examination done after September 3, 2023 is acceptable for the 2024-25 school year.

Screenings are done periodically for vision and hearing. If your child is in a mandated physical exam school year and your MD did not complete a screening, it will be done at school. Referrals for failed screenings will be sent home with the student with parent notification by telephone. Physician follow up documentation is required for all referrals in a timely manner.

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