Parents' Guide to Immunizations
Parent's Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry (CDPH)
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 apply to new admissions and transfers for all grades, including transitional kindergarten.
Students Starting 7th Grade Need:
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) - 1 dose
- Whooping cough booster is usually given at 11 years and up
Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses
- Usually given at ages 12-months and 4-6 years
In addition, the TK/K-12 immunization requirements apply to 7th graders who:
- previously had a valid personal beliefs exemption filed before 2016 upon entry between TK/Kindergarten and 6th grade
- are new admissions
Records:
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.
Parent's Guide to Immunizations Required for School Entry (CDPH)
Effective Date: July 1, 2019
Students Admitted at TK/K-12 Need:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td): 5 doses
- Polio (OPV or IPV): 4 doses
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): 2 doses
- Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses
Students Starting 7th Grade Need:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap): 1 dose
- Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses
Records:
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.