Immunization record submitted to Registrar must contain:

1. Child's first and last name

2. Child's birthdate

3. Immunization name and date of immunizations given

4. Doctor or clinic name

DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td - 5 doses

• 4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday
• 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday
• For 7th-8th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday

Polio (IPV or OPV) - 4 doses

• 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday

Hepatitis B - 3 doses

• Not required for 7th grade entry

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - 2 doses

• Both given on or after 1st birthday

Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses

• If child has history of Chickenpox, only a medical exemption may be accepted in lieu of vaccination

Tdap - 1 dose

• Required at 7th grade entry/advancement

TB Requirement

• A TB Risk Assessment form (or a TB test if required after assessment) must be completed by a health professional in the U.S. for the following:
  • New students (including TK/K)
  • Returning students who have left Santa Clara County for 12 months or more, TB Risk Assessment form must be filled out and signed by a medical provider in the U.S. within 12 months of school registration
  • Please note: TK-8 students transferring from another TK-8 Santa Clara County school are exempt from this requirement

If an immunization was not given due to medical reasons, a CAIR-ME (medical exemption) document is required to be submitted along with the immunization record. How to request a CAIR-ME document from your child's primary care physician. 

For a list of local healthcare providers that administer immunizations, please click here.

If you have questions regarding immunization requirements, please visit shotsforschool.org