Immunizations not only help to protect your child against many serious childhood diseases, they protect the health of other students. Immunizations are an important piece in providing your student with a healthy environment in which to learn. Different states have different laws regarding the vaccines necessary to attend school, below are those required in order to attend school in Massachusetts.
Required Immunizations: The following immunizations must be on file with the school nurse prior to starting classes:
All Students: 3 doses of Hepatitis B OR 2 doses of Recombivax HB
3 or more doses of Polio
Grades 7-8
4 doses DTaP/DTP or 3 or more doses Td; plus 1 TD booster
2 doses MMR
2 doses varicella
Grades 9-12
4 doses DTaP/DTP or 3 or more doses Td; plus 1 dose TdaP
2 doses Measles, 1 mumps, 1 rubella
1 dose varicella
Failure to provide the school nurse with documentation of these immunizations is cause for exclusion from school. A copy of your child's immunization record will be sent to you upon graduation. Most colleges will require this information prior to allowing the student to attend classes. It is suggested that you keep this record or a copy of it, in your family health file for future reference.
Recommended Immunizations: The following immunizations are recommended for all school aged children by the Center for Disease Control.
3 doses of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) for all females beginning at age 11-12
1 dose of Meningitis vaccine at age 11-12
Flu vaccine for all school-aged children
Below are some forms for your convenience:
Certification of Immunization Religious/Medical Exemption
Required Immunizations: The following immunizations must be on file with the school nurse prior to starting classes:
All Students: 3 doses of Hepatitis B OR 2 doses of Recombivax HB
3 or more doses of Polio
Grades 7-8
4 doses DTaP/DTP or 3 or more doses Td; plus 1 TD booster
2 doses MMR
2 doses varicella
Grades 9-12
4 doses DTaP/DTP or 3 or more doses Td; plus 1 dose TdaP
2 doses Measles, 1 mumps, 1 rubella
1 dose varicella
Failure to provide the school nurse with documentation of these immunizations is cause for exclusion from school. A copy of your child's immunization record will be sent to you upon graduation. Most colleges will require this information prior to allowing the student to attend classes. It is suggested that you keep this record or a copy of it, in your family health file for future reference.
Recommended Immunizations: The following immunizations are recommended for all school aged children by the Center for Disease Control.
3 doses of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) for all females beginning at age 11-12
1 dose of Meningitis vaccine at age 11-12
Flu vaccine for all school-aged children
Below are some forms for your convenience:
Certification of Immunization Religious/Medical Exemption