LOUISVILLE (WAVE) - Most parents know students who want to participate in school sports need to get a physical. But other exams are also important as kids head back to school.
According to Pediatrician Dr. Erica Labar, with UofL Pediatrics-Stonestreet, there are several different kinds of exams that will help health care professionals, schools and parents monitor the health of students. Some are even required by school districts.
These exams are required for new and returning students:
"If your child is on medications that must be taken at school, parents must be sure to get the proper forms during your child's check up," says Dr. Labar. To print out the JCPS medications form click here.
Keeping up with vaccinations is important, too.
JCPS students are required to have the following vaccinations:
For other JCPS health forms click here.
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