Parent’s Guide to Immunizations Requirements for School Entry

California State law requires that all students under age 18 years, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, be immunized against certain diseases unless they are exempt for medical reasons. Immunizations are available from your provider/clinic, many pharmacies, or public health clinics.

Per California law, parents/guardians must submit proof of immunization when:

· A child is newly admitted to a pre-kindergarten facility or TK/K-12 school

· A child attending pre-kindergarten reaches the next immunization checkpoint (based on age)

· A student advances to the 7th grade

Incoming 7th Graders:

Make sure your incoming 7th grader is up-to-date on all his/her immunizations. California State Law requires that all students entering 7th grade must have completed their immunizations for school entry as follows:

o

Tdap (whooping cough-pertussis); keep in mind, a dose of “DTaP” will not meet this requirement if it was given before age 7. “Td” does not meet the requirement.

o 2 doses MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

Medical Exemptions:

· Medical exemptions for new admissions may be signed only by a California- licensed MD/DO

· Each temporary medical exemption may be issued for no more than 12 months

· By January 1, 2021, all medical exemptions will be submitted electronically directly into the California Immunization Registry also known as (CAIR) utilizing a standard form. The district participates in the California Immunization Registry (CAIR), a countywide computer system that keeps track of immunizations (shots).

Additional Information

GUIDE TO IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED FOR SCHOOL ENTRY - GRADES K-12 CDC IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES

SHOTS FOR SCHOOL

VACCINE INFORMATION STATEMENTS (VIS) IMMUNZACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL