Immunizations
Detailed Requirements
Students Admitted to TK/K-12th Grade Need:
5 Doses DTap, DTP, Tdap, or Td
4 doses are okay if one is given on or after their 4th birthday, 3 doses are okay if given on of after their 7th birthday, and for 7th-12th graders at least one dose of pertussis containing vaccine is required on or after their 7th birthday.
4 Doses OPV or IPV
3 doses are okay if one was given on or after their 4th birthday.
3 Doses Hepatitis B
Not required for 7th grade entry.
2 Doses MMR
Both should be given on or after their 1st birthday.
2 Doses Chickenpox
Students Starting 7th Grade Need:
1 Dose of Tdap
Whooping cough booster is usually given at 11yrs and up.
2 Doses Chickenpox
Usually given and ages 12 mos and 4-6yrs.
*CA schools are required to check immunization records for all new student addmissions at TK/K through 12th grade, and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization.