Immunization Guidelines


Immunization Requirements


The immunization record must show that the student has met the following minimum state requirements:

Pre-K (age-appropriate doses as indicated):

  • DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis)
  • Polio vaccine
  • MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hepatitis B vaccine
  • Varicella vaccine (or date of disease)
  • Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine

Kindergarten through 6th Grade:

  • 4-5 doses of DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis)
  • 3-5 doses of polio vaccine (last one after age 4)
  • 2 doses of MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hep B (3 doses)
  • 2 doses of varicella vaccine or date of disease (year) as verified by parent or healthcare provider

7th through 12th Grades Students:

  • 4-5 doses of DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis)
  • 3-5 doses of polio vaccine
  • 2 doses of MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Hep B (2-3 doses)
  • 1 dose of varicella or date of disease (year)
  • 7th grade only:  1 dose of TDaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis)
  • 8th-12th grade:  1 dose of DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis) if 7th grade requirement has not been met.

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