Immunizations
Here are some useful resources to help educate and prepare families and the school community regarding communicable disease.
Immunization Guidelines
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Child Care and Preschool Requirements ChartsChildren entering child care or preschool must get the required doses listed in this chart to be in compliance with immunization requirements. School-aged children (K-12) in before and after-school programs must meet the immunization requirements for their grade in school. The requirements follow the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Immunization Schedule.
To read the chart, find the child’s age range and follow the row across to find the number of vaccine doses required by that age. For example, if a child is 6 ½ months old (not yet 7 months old), look at the row “By 5 months”. A 6 ½ month old child needs a total of 2 doses of DTaP vaccine. By the time the child reaches 7 months, they will need 3 total doses (look at the DTaP column and row “By 7 months”). For Parents
For Child Care Providers
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MRSA Q&A for Schools
Antibiotic Resistance The overuse of antibiotics is creating stronger germs that are harder and more expensive to treat. These germs are "resistant" to common antibiotics. Below are some resources regarding antibiotic resistance. Combat Antibiotic Resistance Practice Guidance for Judicious Use of Antibiotics School Requirements Charts
Students entering school must get the required doses listed in this chart to be in compliance with immunization requirements. The requirements follow the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Immunization Schedule with requirements specified by grade level. To find the doses required, look at the column that includes the student’s grade and the row for the required vaccine. For example, a student entering Kindergarten needs 2 doses of MMR vaccine. The requirements and rules vary depending on the student’s grade. For Parents
For School Staff
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