Immunization Information
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS (Grades PreK-8)
Students admitted to PreK-8 need:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) — 5 doses (4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday.) For 7th-12th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday.
- Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday)
- Hepatitis B — 3 doses (except at 7th grade entry)
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses (both given on or after 1st birthday)
- Varicella The TK/K–12 immunization requirements apply to new admissions and transfers for all grades, including 7th grade, and students whose exemptions are no longer valid. (Chickenpox) — 2 doses
Students starting 7th Grade need:
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Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
(Tdap) —1 dose
(Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up)
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Varicella California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at transitional kindergarten (TK)/Kindergarten through 12th grade and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization
(Chickenpox) — 2 doses
(Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years)