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Immunization Requirements for Preschool

Updated on Aug 28, 2020 08:35 AM by Jusseaume, Marie-Claire

Parents' Guide to Immunizations Required for Pre-Kindergarten (Child Care)

Immunizations (shots) needed before starting pre-kindergarten (child care) and at each age checkpoint after entry

 

AGE WHEN ADMITTED

TOTAL NUMBER OF DOSES REQUIRED OF

2 through 3 Months

1 Polio 1 DTaP 1 Hep B 1 Hib

4 through 5 Months

2 Polio 2 DTaP 2 Hep B 2Hib

6 through14 Months

2 Polio 3 DTaP 2 Hep B 2 Hib

15 through 17 Months

3 Polio 3 DTaP 2 Hep B 1 Varicella

On or after 1st birthday 1 Hib* 1 MMR

18 months through 5 years

3 Polio 4 DTaP 3 Hep B 1 Varicella

On or after 1st birthday: 1 Hib* 1 MMR

*One Hib dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday regardless of previous doses. Required only for children younger than 5 years old.


DTaP = diphtheria toxoid , tetanus toxoid , and acellular pertussis vaccine
Hib = Haemophilus influenzae, type B vaccine
Hep B = hepatitis B vaccine
MMR = measles , mumps , and rubella vaccine
Varicella = chickenpox vaccine

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