Immunizations/Health Screenings

School Immunization

Vaccinations offers protection from potentially life-threatening illness and reduces the spread of communicable diseases. The California School Immunization Law requires all students from grades K - 12 to be immunized against diphtheria, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella.

All students must meet the minimum age for initial vaccinations and the minimum interval between vaccine doses as a requirement for entry/enrollment in school. Failure to adhere to immunization laws may result in the child being excluded from physical attendance.

The California Department of Public Health provides a downloadable chart detailing vaccine requirements and their schedule for doses. For additional information, visit the California Department of Public Health Immunization Branch.

Polio (IPV)

Four doses administered to 4-17 year-old students.

Three doses may be given if one dose was provided on or after the fourth birthday.

DTP, DTaP, DT

Five doses administered to 4-17 year-old students.

Four doses may be given if one dose was provided on or after the fourth birthday.

Three doses may be given if the last dose was given after the seventh birthday.

TDAP

One dose is administered by the 7th grade or DTP/DTaP given on or after the seventh birthday.

MMR

Two doses administered to 4-18 year-old students.

Only doses administered on or after the first birthday meet the vaccine requirement.

Hepatitis B

Three doses administered to 4-18 year-old students.

Varicella

Two doses administered to 4-18 year-old students.

Hearing/Vision Screening Procedures

Per California state law, students in various grades are screened yearly for visual acuity, and hearing. Hearing and vision screenings are completed at kindergarten, second, fifth, and eighth grade students.

Vision screenings are typically held in the fall with a contracted agency. Screenings are also completed for special education students as part of their initial IEP assessment and 3-year evaluation. Parents/guardians are informed of any abnormal findings by parent notification letters.

Oral/Dental Health Assessment

An oral/dental health assessment is required for all kindergarten or first grade students, whichever is their first year of public school. Complete the dental oral health assessment form.