• Immunizations

    Students Admitted at TK/K-12 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
      (not required for 7th grade entry) 
    • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses
      (Both given on or after 1st birthday) 
    • Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses 

     

    These immunization requirements also apply to students entering transitional kindergarten. 

     

    California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at 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. 

     

    Students Starting 7th Grade Need:

    • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose
      (Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up)
    • Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses
      (Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years)

     

    Additional school immunization requirements for 7th graders typically apply to students who:

    • Previously had a valid personal beliefs exemption filed before 2016 upon entry between TK/Kindergarten and 6th grade, or 
    • Are new admissions, including from out-of-state; applies to all grades.​​

    California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization.

     

    Resources

     

    General Immunization Information

     

    Talk to your doctor about recommended vaccines, including flu vaccine every year.