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Entering and clearing immunization exemptions

If a student is exempt from an immunization for medical, religious, or other reasons, create an immunization exemption record. Later, if you need to clear the exemption, you can do so as long as the exemption is active. You cannot clear an expired exemption.

If your district has defined the default number of days before an immunization exemption expires, the exemption expiry date is automatically calculated. If your district has not defined the number of days until expiry, enter the expiry date. If no exemption expiry date is calculated or entered, PowerSchool SMS considers the exemption lifelong.

Note: If you want to enter or edit exemptions but do not have the correct permissions, contact your district administrator.

To enter an immunization exemption:You can do this if your role is School Administrator.[SA]You can do this if your role is School Health Professional.[SHP]

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Search for and open a student record. The Student Demographics page appears.

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In the control bar, click Health Tracking. The Health Profile page appears.

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In the control bar, click Immunizations. The Immunizations page appears.

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Click the link for the immunization you want to enter an exemption for. The Immunization Exemption dialog opens.

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Complete the information, which includes:

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Immunization Exemption: Select the reason for the immunization exemption.

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Expiry Date: If your district has defined the default number of days for exemptions for this immunization, the exemption expiry date is automatically calculated. OR If your district has not defined the default number of days for exemptions, enter the date the exemption expires. Note: If the expiry date is left blank, PowerSchool SMSconsiders the exemption lifelong.

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Comments: Enter any additional information about the exemption.

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Click OK.

To clear an immunization exemption:You can do this if your role is School Administrator.[SA]You can do this if your role is School Health Professional.[SHP]

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Search for and open a student record. The Student Demographics page appears.

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In the control bar, click Health Tracking. The Health Profile page appears.

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In the control bar, click Immunizations. The Immunizations page appears.

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Click the link for the immunization you want to clear the exemption for. The Immunization Exemption dialog opens.

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Click Clear Exemption.

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Click OK.

Adding and editing recommended immunizations

Recommended immunizations are immunizations that are not mandated by the state or district. Recommended immunizations are not included in the compliance calculation and do not count toward students’ immunization compliance.

To add or edit a recommended immunization:You can do this if your role is School Administrator.[SA]You can do this if your role is School Health Professional.[SHP]

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Search for and open a student record. The Student Demographics page appears.

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In the control bar, click Health Tracking. The Health Profile page appears.

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In the control bar, click Immunizations. The Immunizations page appears.

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Click the Recommended tab. The Recommended tab displays.

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To add a recommended immunization, click Add Row.

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To edit a recommended immunization, in the field you want to edit, click the dropdown or enter your changes.

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To delete a recommended immunization, select the immunization you want to delete and click Delete. Skip the remaining steps. Note: To delete a recommended immunization, you need the appropriate permissions. For information about permissions, contact your district administrator.

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Complete the information, which includes:

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Immunization Name: Select the immunization from the dropdown. Note: The list in the dropdown contains only recommended, and not required, immunizations.

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Dose: The immunization dose number (1-10).

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Date Administered: Tthe date the immunization dose was administered.

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Comments: Enter any additional information about the recommended dose.

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Click Apply to save the data and remain on the page or click OK to save the data and close the page.

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