Health Services : Immunization Requirements

The following are the Texas immunization requirements for the 2007-2008 school year. ( www.ImmunizeTexas.com )

3 year olds and 4 year olds (Pre-K and PPCD)

  • DPT
    • 4 doses of DPT
  • POLIO
    • 3 doses
  • MMR
    • 1 dose. First dose must be after 1st birthday
  • HIB
    • 3 doses with 3rd one on or after 12 months
    • OR
    • 1 dose after 15 months (not due when child turns age 5)
  • HEP B
    • 3 doses
  • VARICELLA
    • 1 dose on or after 1st birthday
    • Parent or physician validated history of varicella illness is
      acceptable in lieu of vaccine.
  • PNEUMOCOCCAL (PCV):
    • At least 3 doses with one given on or after 1st birthday OR
    • At least 1 dose after the 2nd birthday if child has never had immunizations (not due when child turns age 5)
  • HEPATITIS A
    • 2 doses (6 months apart)
  • TB SKIN TEST
    • Required for all students entering from a foreign country.

      **There is a 4-day grace period for all vaccines.

    • Spanish Version

Kindergarten – 12th Grade (2007-2008)

  • DPT
    • 5 doses of DPT OR
    • 4 doses if 4th dose was on or after the 4th birthday
  • POLIO
    • 4 doses with 1 on or after the 4th birthday
      OR
    • 3 doses if the 3rd one was on or after the 4th birthday
      OR
    • Combination of 4 OPV and IPV received before 4th birthday
  • MMR
    • 2 doses. First dose must be after 1st birthday
  • HEP B
    • 3 doses
  • VARICELLA
    • 1 dose on or after 1st birthday
    • Parent or physician validated history of varicella illness is
      acceptable in lieu of vaccine.
  • TB SKIN TEST