Immunization Requirements for School Entry

• 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 (Preppy K). 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.