Child Care / PreK
Immunization requirements differ depending on the age of the child when enrolling for child care.
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2-3 months: 1 DTaP, 1 Polio, 1 Hep B, 1 Hib
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4-5 months: 2 DTaP, 2 Polio, 2 Hep B, 2 Hib
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6-14 months: 3 DTaP, 2 Polio, 2 Hep B, 2 Hib
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15-17 months: 3 DTaP, 3 Polio, 2 Hep B, 1 MMR (on or after 1st birthday), 1 Hib (on or after 1st birthday)
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18 months-4 years: 4 DTaP, 3 Polio, 3 Hep B, 1 MMR (on or after 1st birthday), 1 Hib (on or after 1st birthday- only required for children less than 4 years, 6 months ), 1 Varicella (chickenpox)
TK-12 students
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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)
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Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday)
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Hepatitis B — 3 doses (not required for 7th grade entry)
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Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses (first dose given on or after 1st birthday)
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Varicella (chickenpox) — 2 doses
Please note: Pre-k immunization requirements will initially apply to TK students who are 3 years old at the time of admission to TK, however, TK/K immunization requirements will apply once students turn 4 years old.
Students entering 7-12 grade
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Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose
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Varicella (chickenpox) — 2 doses
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Please note that the TK-12 immunization requirements apply to 7th graders who previously had a valid personal beliefs exemption (PBE) filed in California before 2016. Pre-existing PBEs expire upon entering 7th grade and, therefore, the student is required to meet the TK-12 requirements.
Are students in transitional kindergarten subject to the Kindergarten immunization requirements?
Yes. TK students are required to have documentation of required immunizations or a valid exemption prior to admission to transitional kindergarten.
Pre-k immunization requirements will initially apply to TK students who are 3 years old at the time of admission to TK, however, TK/K immunization requirements will apply once students turn 4 years old.
Transitional Kindergarten FAQs
Guide to Immunization Requirements (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
