Student Immunizations

Students Admitted at Ages 4-6 years Need These Immunizations:

  • Diphtheria,Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or DT) —5 doses

    (4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday)

  • Polio (OPV or IPV)—4 doses

    (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday)

  • Hepatitis B—3 doses
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)—2 doses

    (Both given on or after 1st birthday)

  • Varicella (Chickenpox)—1 dose

Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization. These immunization requirements also apply to students entering transitional kindergarten.

Students Admitted at Ages 7-17 Years Need These Immunizations:

  • Diphtheria,Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, DT, Tdap, or Td)—3 doses

    (4 doses required if last one was given before 2nd birthday)

  • Polio (OPV or IPV)—4 doses

    (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 2nd birthday)

  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)—1 dose

    (2 doses required at 7th grade)

  • Varicella (chickenpox)

    (Admission at ages 7-12 years need 1 dose; ages 13-17 years need 2 doses)

  • Tetanus, Diphtheria,and Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose at 7th grade or out-of-state transfer admission at 8th–12thgrades

    (1 dose on or after the 7th birthday)

California schools are required to check immunization records for students ages 4-6 years, upon advancement or admission into 7th grade, and for students transferring from out-of-state at any age. Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization.

Information obtained from: http://www.shotsforschool.org/k-12/