School & Childcare Requirements for Immunizations

California law requires all children enrolled in state schools, both public and private, to have certain doctor-recommended immunizations, or receive them when they enroll.

What immunizations does my child need for grade school, preschool or day care?

Entering 7th grade

• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster (Tdap)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Detailed Requirements

Entering Kindergarten

• Polio
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Detailed Requirements

Entering Child Care (Depends on age when enrolling)

• Polio
• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP)
• Haemophilus influenzae type b
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Detailed Requirements

California no longer permits personal belief exemptions. Valid medical exemptions from a licensed physician will continue to be accepted.