Health Services

California Health and Safety Code, Sections 120325-120375 and California Code of Regulations Title 17, Division 1, Chapter 4 sub chapter 8) and Vallecito Unified Board Policy (BP 5141.31) requires all students entering the school district, childcare program or transferring between school campuses must be fully immunized. An immunization record or medical exemption document must be presented to the school. Always bring an updated immunization record to your child’s school of attendance after any vaccine has been administered.

For more information please go to the official State website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/shotsforschool.aspx

California Immunization Requirements for K–12th Grade
(including transitional kindergarten)
Click here.

California Immunization Registry: Instructions to Request a Medical Exemption
Click here.

CDPH Immunization Exemption FAQs
Click here.

Medications should be administered at home by the parent whenever possible.

School personnel will assist students with taking prescribed medications during the school day when it is necessary to help the child stay in school. In order to assist with administering medication or treatment to your student at school, the following requirements must be met:

1. A Medication/Treatment Administration Authorization form completed by the physician and signed by parent for any medication to be administered at school (including over-the-counter medications must be on file at the school as required by law. See student health forms above.

2. Medications must be in the original prescription (pharmacy can provide a second labeled bottle upon request) or unopened over-the-counter labeled with the child’s name, medication name, dosage, and times to administer.

3. Parent/guardian must deliver the signed Medication/Treatment Administration Authorization form and medications directly to the school office or assigned employee so that the medication can be accepted and counted. See student health forms above.

All students should have annual physical exams, dental exams, and vision exams.

Insurance Coverage Resources

Medi-Cal

Covered California

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