Immunizations

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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 
   

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)