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August 16, 2005
New Vaccines Available For Older Children
Pertussis and Meningococcal Disease
Effective July 2005, a combination pertussis, tetanus and diphtheria vaccine became available for use in children aged 7 years and older. This vaccine (Tdap)) replaces the previously used tetanus diphtheria vaccine.
A newer meningococcal vaccine that provides longer lasting immunity is now available. It is recommended for children aged 11-12 years and also for entering high school students if they have not had the vaccine previously.
The table below lists the required vaccines for school entry. Although only 3 doses of polio, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis are required, the recommended number of doses depends on the age of the student: 4 doses DTP by age 15-18 months, 5 doses by age 4-6 years and a booster at age 11-12 years and every 10 years thereafter, and 4 doses of polio vaccine by age 4-6 years.
IMMUNIZATION |
PRE-K (DAYCARE, NURSERY SCHOOL OR PRE-KINDERGARTEN) |
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.) |
1 dose if born on or after 1/1/98; for all children in sixth grade as of 1/1/05 |
Recommended if no history of illness |
| Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis |
3 doses |
3 doses |
Tdap recommended every 10 yrs. |
| Polio |
3 doses polio |
3 doses polio |
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 as age appropriate |
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 age15 months; or 1 dose on or after age 15 months. |
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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