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Does Your Child Need A School-Required Physical?

Just a reminder that school requires physical examinations and specific vaccinations upon entering certain grade levels. 

  • Upon entering Kindergarten
    • Physical examination required.
    • DTaP and IPV vaccines (if not yet received at 4 year well child check)
  • Upon entering 4th Grade:
    • Physical examination required.
  • Upon entering 6th Grade:
    • Tdap vaccine
  • Upon entering 7th Grade:
    • Physical examination required.
    • 1st dose of the Meningitis (Menactra) vaccine (if not yet received with above Tdap vaccine)
  • Upon entering 10th Grade:
    • Physical examination required. 
  • Upon entering 12th grade:
    • 2nd dose of the Meningitis (Menactra) vaccine (unless student received the 1st dose after their 16th birthday)

Although school may require a physical exam prior to certain grades, the providers at Genesis Pediatrics recommend a yearly physical to discuss growth, development, safety and preventative care!

Please call the office to schedule an appointment for your child(ren)! 

🌞 Summer Camp Forms Reminder!

Help us help you—turn in your forms early!
  • Camp season is here! If your child needs a camp form completed, please submit it as soon as possible.
  • Longer turnaround times are expected due to increased summer volume.
  • Forms can be uploaded through the Patient Portal and will be returned there once completed. Please ensure that all pertinent information is filled out prior to sending or else it will be returned to the caregiver.
  • Submitting early helps us ensure your child is ready for summer fun!