Help parents understand what immunizations are required for children

The school and childcare immunization requirement charts and Individual Requirements Summary document have been updated for the 2023-24 school year. They are posted in the Immunization Requirements section on the school and child care immunization webpage. The parent charts have also been added in English and 15 other languages. The main changes for the 2023-24 school year are:

• Grade roll-up of the grandfathered Tdap vaccine age:
  • Grade 7-10 must have a Tdap at age 10+
  • Grade 11-12 can meet the requirement with a Tdap at age 7+
• Polio vaccine will be required for all students, even those age 18+

DOH has a new School and Child Care Immunization webpage for families. The page is designed to help parents understand the rules around school and child care immunizations. It provides all the forms families need to meet the immunization requirements. It is in English and Spanish and we are considering translating it into additional languages.