|
August 5, 2003
Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine Now Required For All Children Born On Or After January 1, 1998, Entering School
Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine is now required for all children born on or after January 1, 1998, who are entering school in September 2003. 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.) |
1 dose if born on or after 1/1/98. |
Recommended if no history of illness. |
| 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 1/1/1995 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 15 months of age; or 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.
|
