Health and immunization

Health screenings

We provide vision screenings for students kindergarten through grade five and grade seven. Hearing screenings are also provided for students kindergarten through grade three and grades five and seven.

Medication at school

Medications taken at school or on field trips require the following:

Prescription medications for preschool through grade 12 students: an order signed by both the licensed health care provider and the parent/guardian.

Over the counter medications for preschool through grade 5: an order signed by both the licensed health care provider and the parent/guardian.

Over the counter medication for grade 6 through 12 students require a form signed by the parent/guardian.

Orders/forms are available at school offices.

Immunization

Under Washington State law, all students must present, or have on file, documentation of their immunization status on or before the first day of attendance. Immunization forms are available at all schools or from the Snohomish Health District, 425-339-5220. The certificate of immunization status must show the month, day, and year the student received all vaccines required. Students may be exempted for medical, religious, philosophical or personal reasons. A licensed heath care provider's signature must accompany an exemption for medical purposes. A parent's or guardian's signature is necessary to exempt a student for religious, philosophical or personal reasons.

Prior to registering for K-12, please check the Washington State Department of Health website for required vaccines. Required vaccines are determined by the student's grade and age when entering school.

For more information on scheduling an appointment for vaccinations, contact your health care provider or the Snohomish Health District at 425-339-5220.

Medical information and resources for families

Call or visit 2-1-1 for Snohomish County information and referrals to health and human services (i.e. housing, food and clothing, volunteering, caregiver resources, legal help, utility assistance, health care and disability services).

You can also contact the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) at 877-501-2233 or visit their website for medical, child care or food assistance.