For this reason, proof of chickenpox will satisfy the chickenpox vaccine requirement. If your child has already had chickenpox, they are unlikely to get it a second time. Most children who have had chickenpox are immune to the disease for the rest of their lives. Do they still need to get the chickenpox vaccine? Talk to your health care provider about when your child should come in to receive the remaining doses. They must then receive the remaining doses based on an official schedule. If your child does not have all required vaccines, they may be able to start school with the first or first few dose(s) of the required vaccines. School is about to start, but my child hasn’t had all of his/her vaccines yet. You can also call 311 to obtain your child's immunization record.
MenACWY (meningococcal conjugate) (by grade 7).įrequently Asked Questions Where can I go to get my child vaccinated?.It is best to vaccinate your child as soon as the vaccine becomes available. Children must receive the flu vaccine by the end of the December for the current school year.The DTaP (diphtheria- tetanus-pertussis),Ĭhildren under age five enrolled in child care and pre-kindergarten (pre-K).Talk to your child’s health care provider for more information.Ĭlick below to see required vaccinations by grade: All students, from those in child care through grade 12 if they have gotten vaccine doses before.The number of vaccine doses your child needs may vary. For this reason, we require children aged 2-months to 18-years-old who are entering or attending child care, public school, or private school be vaccinated against certain diseases.
They protect children from getting and spreading diseases that can make them very sick. Vaccines are very important to this effort. A healthy school setting gives all students the best chance to learn and grow.