Vaccination Requirements in California

Students Admitted at Ages 4-6 years Need These Immunizations:

Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization. These immunization requirements also apply to students entering transitional kindergarten.

Students Admitted at Ages 7-17 Years Need These Immunizations:

  • Diphtheria,Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, DT, Tdap, or Td)—3 doses
    (4 doses required if last one was given before 2nd birthday)
  • Polio (OPV or IPV)—4 doses
    (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 2nd birthday)
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)—1 dose
    (2 doses required at 7th grade)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
    (Admission at ages 7-12 years need 1 dose; ages 13-17 years need 2 doses)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria,and Pertussis (Tdap) —1 dose at  7th grade or out-of-state transfer admission at 8th–12thgrades
    (1 dose on or after the 7th birthday)

California schools are required to check immunization records for students ages 4-6 years, upon advancement or admission into 7th grade, and for students transferring from out-of-state at any age. Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization.

Immunizations (shots) Needed Before Starting Child Care/Preschool

Age When Entering Immunizations (shots) Required
2–3 Months 1 each of Polio, DTaP, Hib, Hep B
4–5 Months 2 each of Polio, DTaP, Hib, Hep B
6–14 Months 3 each of DTaP
2 each of Polio, Hib, Hep B
15–17 Months 3 each of Polio, DTaP
2 Hep B
1 MMR
1 Hib
18 months–5 years 3 Polio
4 DTaP
3 Hep B
1 MMR
1 Hib
1 Varicella

DTaP = Diphtheria,Tetanus, and Pertussis
Hib = Haemophilus Influenzae type B
Hep B = Hepatitis B
MMR = Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Varicella = Chickenpox

Parents must show their child’s Immunization Record as proof of immunization.

External Links

Nurses Against Mandatory Vaccines – NAMV.org Lawyers Opposed to SB277 National Vaccine Information Center  California Coalition for Vaccine Choice  Vaccine Impact  Vaccine Information Network  VacTruth Vaccine Rights      

Documents & Resources

Library of useful brochures and information. Feel free to share! Personal Beliefs Exemption to Required Immunzations – California – PDF National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program – What you Need to Know – PDF Memes