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​All children entering Kindergarten in the fall must have received the following immunizations to fulfill the California State Requirements:
  • Three doses of Polio vaccine. Meets requirement for ages 4-6 if at least one was given on or after the 4th birthday; three doses meets requirement for ages 7-17 if at least one was given on or after the 2nd birthday
  • Four doses of DPT/TD vaccine. Meets requirements for ages 4-6 if at least one was on or after the 4th birthday. Effective date: 7/1/99
  • Two doses of Measles vaccine must have been given on or after the 1st birthday
  • One dose of Rubella vaccine must have been given on or after the 1st birthday
  • One dose of Mumps vaccine must have been given on or after the 1st birthday
  • Mantoux TB skin test, plus one dose of Varicella (Chicken Pox) as of 7/1/01
  • Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine

In addition, children are required, by law, to have a physical examination within eighteen months of entrance into 1st grade. There is a health check-up form (CHDP) which must be completed and signed by a physician. This is supplied by the school at the beginning of Kindergarten, giving parents ample time to complete the check-up.

Students entering 7th grade must have had Measles and Rubella immunization and Pertussis immunization. Any students entering a California school for the first time will be required to take the Mantoux TB skin test plus Varicella. Three doses of Hepatitis B are also required for 7th grade.

Recommended vaccines to keep your child healthy:
  • Yearly influenza vaccine
  • DPT-pertussis booster
  • Hepatitis A

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