Helpful Info

New immunization law effective 2017/2018   Click here for the state vaccination info

The Department of Immunization requires the following immunizations:
For school entry:  ALL students grades K-12
4 DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis): 1 dose administered on or after the 4th birthday
4 Polio: 1 dose administered on or after the 4th birthday &  at least 6 months after previous dose
2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): first dose administered after 12 months of age
3 Hepatitis B:     Dose 2 must be a minimum of 28 after the 1st dose
Dose 3 must be a minimum of 2 months after the 2nd dose and after age 6 months
2 Varicella:  the first dose administered after 12 months of age; or date or age of chicken pox illness

Students entering grades 7 through 11
1 Tdap/Td
1 MCV (meningococcal) First dose given 11-15 years of age
Students entering grade 12
2 MCV (meningococcal) If last dose was given at 16 years of age or older only one dose is required.

Sick Kids and School

 

Each school has a concussion management team to help students who sustain a concussion. Contact your school nurse for assistance.

More information on concussions can be found at:

BrainSteps

Get Schooled on Concussions

Heads Up – CDC