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Additional doses needed AFTER receiving the vaccines listed above:
1 dose of Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP)
1 dose of Polio
1 dose of Varicella if no history of chickenpox
1 dose of Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
All Students ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to receive an ANNUAL FLU VACCINE
School Immunization Requirements Guide effective 03-01-2022
FAMILIES with CHILDREN in Public, Charter, Private, Parochial, Preschool - DC Health recognizes the importance of
vaccinations for preventing disease and reducing the dangers that can come with being exposed to certain diseases. This
document outlines the vaccines requirements based on age for all students upon enrollment in schools, reflecting recent
changes to the CDC Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2022.
All students attending school in the District of Columbia must present proof of appropriately spaced immunizations
annually, by the first day of school.
• Please complete and return your student’s school health forms including the Universal Health Certificate and Oral
Health Assessment Form.
• ALL STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL FLU VACCINE
• ALL STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE A FULL COURSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE ONCE THEY
BECOME ELIGIBLE
My student must receive these vaccine doses upon school enrollment*
2-3
years old
The following vaccines are typically received before the age of 2:
4 doses of Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP)
3 doses of Polio
1 dose Varicella if no history of chickenpox
1 dose of Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
3 doses of Hepatitis B
2 doses of Hepatitis A
3 or 4 doses* of Hib (Haemophilus Influenza Type B)
4 doses of PCV (Pneumococcal)
*See PROVIDER for recommended doses.
All Students ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to receive an ANNUAL FLU VACCINE
Preschool – Head Start
4-6
years old
Kindergarten – 1
st
Grade
Consult your PROVIDER to be certain your student has received
all vaccinations listed under 2-3 and 4-6 years of age.
All Students ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to receive an ANNUAL FLU VACCINE
7-10
years old
2
nd
Grade – 5
th
Grade
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School Immunization Requirements Guide effective 03-01-2022
• Please complete and return your student’s school health forms including the Universal Health Certificate and Oral
Health Assessment Form.
• ALL STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL FLU VACCINE
• ALL STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO RECEIVE A FULL COURSE OF COVID-19 VACCINE ONCE THEY
BECOME ELIGIBLE
*The spacing and number of doses required may vary. Please contact your child’s health care provider. For additional information, contact DC
Health’s Immunization Program at (202) 576-7130.
My student must receive these vaccine doses upon school enrollment*
Additional Required Vaccines AFTER ALL vaccines on Page 1 are Received.
1 dose of Tdap
2 doses of Meningococcal (Men ACWY)
2 or 3 doses of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
*Student Athletes are required to receive COVID-19 Vaccinations.
See PROVIDER for recommended doses and intervals.
All Students ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to receive an ANNUAL FLU VACCINE
11-16
years old
6
TH
Grade – 9
th
Grade
Required vaccinations for ALL Students 16 years of age and older
Full Course of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine series.
See PROVIDER for dosage and intervals.
All Students should receive an ANNUAL FLU VACCINE
16 +
years old
10
th
Grade – 12
th
Grade
