IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS


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Maine state law requires all children attending a public or private school in Maine MUST have the following immunizations:

Required for Kindergarten entry:

❖ 5 DTaP (4 DTaP if 4th is given on or after 4th birthday)

❖ 4 Polio (3 Polio if the 3rd is given on or after the 4th birthday)

❖ 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)

❖ 2 Varicella (chickenpox) or reliable history of disease

The above immunizations are required for 7th grade entry and additionally:

❖ 1 Tdap

❖ 1 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4)

The above immunizations are required for 12th grade entry and additionally:

❖ 2 MCV4, only one dose is required if the 1st dose is given on or after 16th birthday

Exemptions may be granted for medical reasons. Please discuss any concerns regarding immunization requirements with your child's physician.

Please be aware that your child will NOT be able to attend school if we do not have an up-to-date immunization record or an exemption letter on file annually.




Please view our RSU13 Immunization Policy and call your school nurse with any questions.