Immunization Requirements

School Immunization Law, Chapter 76, Section 15 of the General Laws of the State of

MA requires that all immunizations must be up to date for children to attend school.

• A certified record of immunizations from your child’s physician is required for entry into school.
• In the event of missing or incorrect information, your prompt attention is imperative to assure compliance with state law.

Preschool Entry Requirements

• ≥4 DTaP/DTP
• ≥3 Polio
• 3 Hepatitis B
• 1 MMR
• 4 doses Hib
• 1 Lead test date
• TB Risk
• 1 Varivax or physician documented date of chickenpox disease

Kindergarten Entry Requirements

• 5 DTaP/DTP
• 4 Polio
• 3 Hepatitis B
• 4 doses Hib
• 1 Lead test date
• 2 MMR
• 2 Varivax or physician documented case of chickenpox disease

Grade 7-12 Entry Requirements

• All of the Kindergarten requirements plus a Td booster

Massachusetts Immunization Guidelines