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St. Bernardine of Siena School follows the inoculation requirements of the California Department of Health detailed here: http://www.shotsforschool.org​


State regulations require that each Kindergarten student and any new student have a California Immunization Record on file. Failure to provide the requested verification will result in your child not attending school until the records are complete. The State’s School Immunization Law requires students entering Kindergarten to have the following immunizations:


  • Five (5) DPT or DT (diphtheria, tetanus and/or pertussis)

  • Four (4) Polio

  • Three (3) Hepatitis B series

  • Two (2) MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

  • One (1) Varicella (chickenpox, VAR, MMR-V, or VZV)


All TK and Kindergarten students must show proof of having a TB test (Mantoux/PPD only) or TB Risk Assessment. The test or assessment must be given within one (1) year prior to school entry.


All TK and Kindergarten students must have a Physical Exam Report (Health Exam) on file.  


All incoming 7th graders are required to receive the T-dap immunization before the start of the school year. Failure to provide verification will result in your child not attending school until the records are complete.


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