Preschool/Child Care Immunization Requirements (18 months - 5 years)

State of California Required Immunizations

The following immunizations are required for school enrollment by the State of California. An official record of the student's immunization record must be presented as verification of immunization. This record can be a California Yellow Immunization Card or a medical record from the physician. The record must be signed or stamped by the physician.

Polio

3 doses at any age

Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus (DPT)

4 doses at any age

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

Must have been given on or after 1st birthday*

1 dose

Hepatitis B

3 doses

Hib

1 dose

Varicella Chickenpox

1 dose or

Kindergarten and all grades 1-12 students

a physician-documented disease history

enrolling in a California school for the first time.

A four (4) day grace period is allowed if

vaccine was given 4 days prior to birthday.