Immunizations

Effective July 1, 2019 - Immunization Requirements for School Entry
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.