There will now be only one official TDOH certificate of immunization that must be filled out by medical-providers for parents to deliver to schools prior to entry of their child into pre-school, Kindergarten, 7th grade, or as a new student. This form is available from a private healthcare provider or local health department.

State law requires that the completed certificate must be provided to the school before the child can attend school.

PRE-SCHOOL AND PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Children Entering Pre-School and Pre-Kindergarten the following vaccinations are required:

• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, or DT if appropriate)

• Poliomyelitis (IPV or OPV)

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (1 dose of each, usually given together as MMR)

• Varicella (1 dose or history of disease)

• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib): age younger than 5 years only

• Hepatitis B (HBV)

• Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV): age younger than 5 years only

• Hepatitis A (1 dose, required by 18 months of age or older)

KINDERGARTEN

Children enrolling in Kindergarten the following vaccinations are required:

• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, or DT if appropriate)

• Hepatitis B (HBV)

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 doses of each, usually given together as MMR)

• Poliomyelitis (IPV or OPV): final dose on or after the 4th birthday now required

• Varicella (2 doses or history of disease): previously only one dose was required)

• Hepatitis A (2 doses)

7TH GRADE STUDENTS

Children currently enrolled in a Tennessee school and entering the 7th grade must show proof of two new immunizations:

• Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis booster (“Tdap”)

• Verification of immunity to varicella; (2 doses or history of disease)

STUDENTS NEW TO TN SCHOOLS (OTHER THAN KINDERGARTEN)

• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, or DT if appropriate)

• Hepatitis B (HBV): previously only for Kindergarten, 7th grade entry

• Poliomyelitis (IPV or OPV): final dose on or after the 4th birthday now required

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 doses of each, usually given together as MMR)

• Varicella (2 doses or history of disease): previously only one dose was required

ATTENTION PARENTS!!!!

New Immunization Requirements for students entering Pre-School, Kindergarten, and 7th Grade. Students must show proof of these immunizations prior to the first day of school, August 9th, 2012!!