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August 14, 2002
Varicella (CHICKEN POX) Vaccine Required For Day Care, Nursery And Pre-Kindergarten
MMR and TETANUS-DIPHTHERIA VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE
Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is now required for all children entering any pre-kindergarten program, (day care, nursery or pre K) who were born on or after January 1, 2000, and are at least 12 months of age. Manufacturers of measles-mumps-rubella and tetanus-diphtheria vaccines state that a full supply is now available. The chart below lists the required immunizations for school entry.
| Immunizations |
Pre-K
(Daycare, Nursery
or preschool) |
School ( K-12 ) |
College and Post-Secondary School |
| Varicella |
1 dose if born on or after January 1, 2000. (Not recommended until age 1 year.) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| Diphtheria Toxoid containing vaccine (DTP, DTaP) |
3 doses |
3 doses |
Td recommended every 10 yrs. |
| Polio (IPV or OPV) |
4 doses IPV or 3 doses OPV as age appropriate |
4 doses IPV or 3 doses OPV |
Not applicable |
| Mumps |
1 dose |
1 dose |
1 dose* |
| Rubella |
1 dose |
1 dose |
1 dose* |
| Measles |
1 dose |
1 dose if born before 1985; 2 doses if born on or after 1/1/85 |
2 doses* |
| Hepatitis B |
3 doses if born on or after January/1/1995 |
3 doses if born on or after 1/1/93 ; for all children entering seventh grade as of 9/1/00 ** |
Recommended for students in all health fields |
| Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib) |
3 doses if the child is less than 15 months of age; 1 dose administered on or after 15 months of age |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
NOTE: (*) Only for students born on or after 1/1/57
NOTE: (**) Alternatively, 7th graders may have 2 doses of adult hepatitis B vaccine
For more information regarding immunizations, contact your health care provider or the Nassau County Department of Health weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at 571-1680.
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