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California School Immunization Requirements for School Entry (K-12)
Polio: 4 doses, but 3 doses are enough if at least one was given after the 4th birthday
DTP/DTaP/DT/TD: 5 doses, but 4 doses if one was on or after the 4th birthday
MMR: 2 doses after the 1st birthday for Kindergarten and 7th-grade entry
Hepatitis B: 3 doses for Kindergarten and 7th-grade entry
Varicella: 1 dose (before 13th birthday), 2 doses if started after the 13th birthday, or documentation of having had the disease
TB skin test: All new and returning students are required to have a TB questionnaire filled out before the start of the school year. If High risk for TB , TB test is required before starting the school year.
Requirements for Preschool Entry
Vaccine
Minimum requirement
Polio
3
Dtp/DTap
4
MMR
1 (on or after 1st birthday)
HB
1 (on or after 1st birthday)