California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at transitional kindergarten (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.
**More information can be found at shotsforschool.org
*If you are having trouble because of the cost to complete your child’s immunization and need resources please contact Health Services.
Below is the Shots for Schools information but more information is provided on the website directly(linked above):
Shots Required for TK-12 and 7th Grade
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
Students Starting 7th Grade Need:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose
(Whooping cough booster usually given at 11 years and up) - Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses
(Usually given at ages 12 months and 4-6 years)
The TK/K-12 school requirements also typically apply to 7th grade students who:
- Previously had a valid personal beliefs exemption filed before 2016 upon entry between TK/Kindergarten and 6th grade, or
- Are new admissions, including from out-of-state, applied to all grades.