School physicals in Hialeah and Miami Lakes: what they include and what to bring
A school physical checks the student's overall health and ends with the school form filled out and signed. Bring the form, the vaccination record and the parent's or guardian's ID.
What it includes
- The child's or teen's medical history.
- Weight, height and vital signs.
- General physical exam.
- Completing and signing the school or sports program form.
What to bring
- The school form (in Florida, many schools use the Department of Health school entry exam form).
- The vaccination record, if you have it.
- The parent's or guardian's ID.
- A list of medications or allergies, if any.
When are immunity and tuberculosis tests required?
Some programs, especially health and nursing programs, require proof of immunity to rubella, varicella, measles, mumps and hepatitis B, plus a tuberculosis test. At OD Vitality we have a school and health panel that includes all of it.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I need to bring to a school physical?
The school form, the vaccination record and the parent's or guardian's ID.
Do you fill out the school form?
Yes, we fill it out and sign it at the visit.
Do you do physicals for work?
Yes, we also do pre-employment, general with PPD and pre-operative physicals.
Written by Obdelis Dominguez Romero, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC
Family nurse practitioner at OD Vitality, Miami Lakes. See education and license.
This article is for information only and does not replace a medical visit. In an emergency, call 911.
