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Starting July 1, 2019, 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 bring their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization to the school prior to admittance.