Immunization Requirements

Immunization Records, Student Physical, and Other Pertinent Health Records

Massachusetts state law require all Kindergarten/newly enrolled students present a doctor's certification of immunizations and physical exam before entrance to school. When registering your child for school, please bring a copy of your child's most recent physical exam and documentation of the following required immunizations:

• Five (5) doses of DTAP Vaccine, unless the fourth dose was given after the fourth birthday.
• Four (4) doses of Polio Vaccine, unless the third dose was given after the fourth birthday.
• Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B Vaccine.
• Two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine.
• Two (2) doses of Varicella Vaccine or a reliable history of chickenpox documented by the child's physician.

In addition:

• Date of a Lead Screening is also required prior to entrance into Kindergarten
• Date and results of a vision screening (stereopsis) done within 12 months prior to entry into Kindergarten.

Children who do not meet the minimum immunization requirements for school entry will not be enrolled until they are brought up to date with their immunizations. PLEASE obtain your child's most recent immunization records from your health care provider to bring to your child's registration appointment for his/her permanent health record. If needed we can identify what is missing and make a plan for compliance prior to starting.

Please bring these forms with you to your Registration appointment.