Immunization Requirements
California immunization laws and requirements for students entering Norris schools.
Immunization (Shot) Requirements
California Health Laws require that all students under age 18 years, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, be immunized against certain diseases unless they are exempt for medical reasons. At the time of registration, the school is required to have proof that your child has received all currently due immunizations. Your child will be excluded from attending school if these requirements are not met.
Students Admitted at TK/K–12 Need
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td): 5 doses (4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday.) For 7th–12th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday.
- Polio (OPV or IPV): 4 doses (3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday).
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses (not required for 7th grade entry).
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): 2 doses (both given on or after 1st birthday).
- Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses.
7th Grade Varicella and Tdap
As of July 1, 2019, California Health Laws require that students entering the 7th grade must have two doses of Varicella and a Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) booster, given after age 7, prior to entering the 7th grade. This school immunization law affects all students in public and private schools. Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization. Students of all grade levels (TK–12) transferring to a new school need to meet all age-appropriate immunization requirements. These immunization requirements also apply to students entering transitional kindergarten.