Immunization Requirements

Immunizations Required for Child Care enrollment:
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DTP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis/whopping cough), 4 shots total, given at age 2 months, age 4 months, age 6 months, and age 15-18 months
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Polio, 3 shots given at age 2 months, age 4 months, and age 6-18 months
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MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), 1 shot total, given at age 12-15 months
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Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b), 4 shots total, given at age 2 months, age 4 months, age 6 months, and age 12-15 months
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Varicella (chickenpox), 1 shot total, given at age 12-18 months
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PCV (pneumococcal vaccine), 4 shots total, given at age 2 months, age 4 months, age 6 months, and age 12-15 months
Immunizations Required for Grades K-12
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All immunizations required for enrollment in child care, except Hib and PCV
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Hep B (hepatitis B), 3 shots total, given at birth, 1-2 months after first hep B, and age 6-18 months. If child did not have these 3 shots previously, then he will be required to have them before enrollment in grade K-12.
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Hep A (hepatitis A), 2 shots total, given at age 12-23 months. Doses are given 6-18 months apart. MCV4 (meningococcal conjugate), 1 shot total, given at age 11-12 years.
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Influenza (flu), shot given each fall, beginning at age 6-23 months. Children receiving the influenza immunization for the first time need 2 shots at least 4 weeks apart.
For more information on immunizations, please visit the following websites:
Minnesota Department of Health: Immunization
(http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/index.html0
This website has information on immunizations in Minnesota, including basic information on immunizations and a list of immunizations required for schools.
Minnesota’s school immunization law: Are you kids ready for school?
(http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/arekidseng.pdf)
This handout has includes a chart that explains what immunizations are needed to children of different ages.