News and Announcements

Visit a physician for a physical exam.

Is your child starting school or childcare for the first time? Make sure your child receives a complete physical exam from a health care provider, documented by the Child and Adolescent Health Examination Form (CH205). Learn more and download this form at Health Requirements to Attend School.

Make sure your child is up-to-date on required immunizations.

New York State Public Health Law requires students to get certain vaccines in order to attend child care or school. You can find more information, including a downloadable chart of required immunizations by grade and age in multiple languages, on the Immunizations page of our website. We also recommend that all New Yorkers stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines. Visit vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or call 877-829-4692 to find a location near you.