Erie Family Health Center encourages parents to beat the back-to-school rush. With the choice of convenient back-to-back medical and dental appointments, parents can schedule a complete medical or dental exam early this year to avoid long wait times. “At Erie, we understand how busy life can get especially as it gets closer to the first day of school. If your child has not had a complete well-child visit or a complete dental exam now is the time to schedule one,” said Dr. Sara Naureckas, Erie’s Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Medicine. “By scheduling these important school check-ups today parents can get in and out quickly, avoid the rush and continue enjoying the summer.”

Medical exam requirement

Completed medical exam forms are required for children entering pre-kindergarten and kindergarten as well as the 6th and 9th grades.

Dental exam requirement

Completed dental exam forms are required for children entering kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grades.

Vaccination requirements

Beginning this school year some children will now require the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) in addition to the other required vaccinations. In order to enter school, all sixth graders are now required to show proof of one dose of the MCV and all 12th graders will need to show proof of receiving two doses, unless their first dose was administered after they were 16 years old. Erie will work with parents to ensure that children receive the vaccines they need to enter school.

To make a medical or dental appointment, call Erie Family Health Center at 312-666-3494; suburbs, 847-666-3494.