Immunization Requirements for Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Children will not be enrolled in school unless an immunization record is presented and immunizations are up-to-date.

POLIO

• At least 3 doses
  If last dose was given after the 4th birthday, one more dose is required. (A total of 4 is sufficient given anytime.)

DPT

• At least 4 doses
  If last dose was given after the 4th birthday, one more dose is required. (A total of 5 is sufficient given anytime.)

MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)

• 2 doses
  Both doses must be given on or after the 1st birthday. Second dose can be given one to three months after 1st dose.

HEPATITIS B

• 3 doses
  A three-dose series which takes 6 months to complete.

VARICELLA (Chicken Pox)

• 1 dose
  Required for all pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade students. (Written documentation from a physician of having had the illness may be used instead.)

Physical Requirements for Kindergartners
A physical exam including TB risk assessment and anemia testing should be done no sooner than 6 months prior to entering kindergarten (March 1, 2011). Any physical exam completed before this date cannot be used.

Physical Requirements for First Graders
A physical exam including TB risk assessment and anemia testing after March 1, 2011, will be required for enrollment. Any physical exam completed before this date cannot be used.The Child Health & Disability Prevention Program - (CHDP) provides FREE well check-ups to eligible children and youth in Alameda County. Call 510-441-9172 for information.

 

Immunization Requirements for Grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th

Children will not be enrolled in school unless an immunization record is presented and immunizations are up-to-date.

POLIO

• At least 3 doses
  If last dose was given before the 4th birthday, one more dose is required. (A total of 4 is sufficient given anytime)

DPT

• At least 4 doses (under the age of 7)
  If last dose was given before the 4th birthday, one more dose is required. (A total of 5 is sufficient given anytime.)
• At least 3 doses (7 years and older)
  If last dose was given before the 2nd birthday, one more (Td) dose is required. (A total of 4 is sufficient given anytime.)

MMR

• 2 doses
  Both doses must be given on or after the 1st birthday. Second dose can be given one to three months after 1st dose.

HEPATITIS B

• 3 doses
  Three doses - Series takes 6 months to complete.

VARICELLA (Chicken Pox)

• 1 dose required for all new students to California schools age 12 or under
  Two doses or written documentation from a doctor of having the illness.
• 2 doses required if new to California schools and are age 13 or older

 Tdap (Pertussis/Whooping Cough)

• 1 dose required, for 2011-12 school year, all students entering 7th through 12th grade
• for 2012-on, all incoming 7th graders need one dose Tdap

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your child will be required to have the Hepatitis B series (a three-shot series that takes 6 months to complete) and a 2nd dose of a measles-containing vaccine (usually given as MMR) before entering the 7th grade.

Immunization Requirements for Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th

Children will not be enrolled in school unless an immunization record is presented and immunizations are up-to-date.

POLIO

• At least 3 doses
  If last dose was given before the 4th birthday, one more dose is required. (A total of 4 is sufficient given anytime.)

DPT

• 4 doses

MMR

• 1 dose
  Must be given on or after 1st birthday.

VARICELLA (Chicken Pox)

• 1 dose required for all new students to California schools age 12 or under
  Required for all 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students, and all students new to California schools as of July, 1, 2001. Students 13 years or older need 2 doses of the Chicken Pox vaccine.
• 2 doses required if new to California schools and are age 13 or older

11 through 15 year-olds

Children will not be enrolled in school unless an immunization record is presented and immunizations are up-to-date.

HEPATITIS B For 11-15 Year Olds

• Either 2-dose Formulation (Adult) or 3 dose Formulation
  FDA approved 3-dose regimen vaccine manufactured by Merck & Co or SmithKline Beecham
  or
  2-dose regimen with the "adult" 10 mcg/dose vaccine manufactured by Merck & Co. (If certified by the health care provider that appropriate product was used for both doses)

Public Health Clinics

Union City

• Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
  33255 9th Street
  Union City, CA 94587
  (510) 471-5880
• Logan Health Center
  1800 H Street
  Union City, CA 94587
  (510) 471-2520, Ext. 5503

Hayward

• Silva Pediatric Clinic
  680 W. Tennyson Road
  Hayward, CA 94544
  (510) 782-4470
• St. Rose Mobile Clinic
  27200 Calaroga Avenue
  Hayward, CA 94545
  (510) 264-4191
• Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
  22331 Mission Boulevard
  Hayward, CA 94541
  (510) 471-5886
• Winton Wellness Center
  24100 Amador Street, Suite 250
  Hayward, CA 94544
  (510) 266-1700

Fremont

• Tri-City Health Center
  39500 Liberty Street
  Fremont, CA 94538
  (510) 770-8040

Newark

• Alameda County Medical Center
  6066 Civic Terrace Ave.
  Newark, CA 94560
  (510) 505-1600

Union City, Fremont, & Newark

• Washington On Wheels (W.O.W.) Mobile Clinic
  Various locations – Call for schedule
  (510) 608-3203