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Are Your Child's
Immunizations Up-To-Date?
In
compliance with Chapter 14 of the New Jersey Sanitary Code,
all school children will be required to show proof of the following immunizations.
Summary of Vaccine
Requirements:
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VACCINE |
IMMUNIZATION
REQUIREMENTS |
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DTaP |
4 doses {1 dose needs to be on or after the 4th birthday} |
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POLIO |
3
doses {1 dose needs to be on or after the 4th birthday} |
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MEASLES |
2
doses {1st. dose needs to be on or after the 1st birthday, the 2nd
dose needs to given no less than 1 month after the 1st dose} |
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RUBELLA |
1
dose {needs to be given on or after the 1st birthday} |
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MUMPS |
1
dose {needs to be given on or after the 1st birthday} |
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HEPATITIS
B |
3
doses {given at an interval of 0-1-6 months} required of all
students entering kindergarten and 6th grade and those transferring
in from out of state or out of country |
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PPD/MANTOUX |
Required on all
students entering from a high risk area country |
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Hib |
3 doses{ 2 between 2-11
mos. ;1 after 1st birthday |
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Pneumococcal |
2 doses between 2-11 mo.
1 dose after the 1st birthday |
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Influenza |
6-59 months 1 dose
annually |
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Varicella |
1 dose on or after first
birthday or a written documented history of disease |
Immunizations
Protect Children:
Regular yearly checkups
at your pediatrician's office is an important way to keep your children healthy. By making sure
that your child is immunized on time, provides the best available
defense against many dangerous childhood diseases. Immunizations for
certain communicable diseases are required by NJ State Law for every
student entering school. Immunization|Medication
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