Immunizations

What are the immunization requirements for students?

The California Health and Safety Code, division 105, part 2, chapter 1, sections 120325-120380, title 17, division 1, chapter 4, sections 6000-6075, requires that every child entering a California school be immunized against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and chickenpox. Immunity to chickenpox may also be demonstrated through health care provider-documented varicella disease or immunity. Go to Enrollment Information to learn the requirements by grade level.

1. Student’s immunization record must be presented to school staff by the parent or guardian and must include the month, date, and year each dose was received. It needs to be in the form of either the yellow immunization card or personal record signed or stamped by a health care provider or clinic.

2. If the student is transferring from one public school within California to another public school in California, you have 30 days to provide the proof of immunization. After 30 days with no valid immunization, you will receive a "Notice of Exclusion from School Attendance."

3. If the student is entering Kindergarten, transferring from a private school, transferring from out-of-state or out-of-country, you must present the immunization record before entry into a California school. All immunization must be up to date before student can start school.

4. A student entering from out of the country will need a current TB (tuberculosis) skin test or chest x-ray stating the student is free from communicable TB. TB test and/or chest x-ray must be done within 6 months of the first day of school entry.

For a list of Alameda County Free Immunization sites in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Cambodian click on the language of your choice.

If you have any further questions, please consult your child’s health care provider or California Department of Publish Health Website