Immunization Requirements

Students admitted at ages 4-6 years need these immunizations:

Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization. These immunization requirements also apply to students entering transitional kindergarten.

Students admitted at ages 7-17 years need these immunizations:

  • Diphtheria,Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, DT, Tdap, or Td)—4 doses
    (3 doses OK if last dose was given on or after 2nd birthday)
  • Polio (OPV or IPV)—4 doses
    (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 2nd birthday)
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)—1 dose
    (2 doses required at 7th grade)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
    (Admission at ages 7-12 years need 1 dose; ages 13-17 years need 2 doses)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria,and Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose at  7th grade or out-of-state transfer admission at 8th–12th grades
    (1 dose on or after the 7th birthday)

 

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.